Startups in Stilettos

How Latrice Smith Integrates Legal and Business Strategies for Medical and Service-Based Professionals


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“Try to help them understand why we're doing what we're doing and let them see how it's going to benefit them in the long term, why we have to be compliant, why we have to be profitable, why we need to market our business. And really talk to them—always going back to what we called in school the ‘Three Legged Stool.’ So, we're always trying to balance profitability, access, and quality care.”


With a master's in public health, Latrice Smith noticed the massive gap between healthcare and the legal world. After pursuing a law degree, she founded her own firm to combine both fields, providing high-quality care and services while handling the intricacies of legal and business strategy. Today, she is the founder and principal attorney at Thomas Law and Consulting LLC, where she empowers entrepreneurs with strategic legal and business solutions. Under her leadership, Thomas Law and Consulting has become a pivotal partner for medical providers and service professionals, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve business growth. As a respected business consultant, she empowers professionals to build strong, ethical businesses that leave a lasting impact on audiences. Tune in to hear about Latrice’s unique perspective from a family of healthcare professionals, the program she developed for a more holistic approach to healthcare, and her work with agencies like Medicare and Medicaid.


What we talk about:  

  • The perfect marriage of law and healthcare (06:20)
  • Hard conversations that must be had as an advisor (14:36)
  • Balancing profitability, quality, and access (18:42)
  • Working with legal early on in the founding process (21:11)
  • Instilling confidence in clients (28:58)

  • Connect with Latrice:

    • Thomas Law Website
    • Thomas Law Instagram
    • @LatriceSmithEsq on IG

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