Kurt Smith has been involved for over 30 years in how police and community information turn into action and positive outcomes.  He spent a decade as a San Diego first responder, primarily working in patrol and specialized assignments as a San Diego Police Officer.  Kurt spent another decade in public safety roles that include leading crime and intelligence analysis at San Diego Sheriff and Redlands Police, as well as managing police and security technology for the Port of San Diego, and all aspects of IT for the City of Redlands, where he became their first Chief Information Officer. The third decade of his career Kurt spent in community, corporate and independent consulting roles serving those who serve public safety.  He currently consults and manages projects for organizations committed to real change.

Kurt has always kept some direct community connection through work or volunteering.  Notably, he served as Community Safety Director for Price Charities’ City Heights Initiative – a time of coming full circle back to a neighborhood he learned and loved on patrol. Kurt collaborated with our region’s grant-makers to understand, fund and support safety initiatives.  He supported other non-profit organizations on hiring, program review and evaluation committees.

Kurt holds Masters in Public Administration and Bachelor of Geography degrees.  He served a decade in active and reserve roles as an Army intelligence professional.  Kurt and his high school sweetheart, Theresa, a Kaiser IT director, have been married all along, and have raised their son and daughter to adulthood in San Diego.

With nearly three decades of experience in private practice and as a prosecutor, including his recent service as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California, Randy focuses on government and internal investigations, white collar and civil litigation, and corporate compliance counseling for Manatt. Immediately before joining Manatt, Randy served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. As the chief federal law enforcement official for the district, Randy was responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Randy started his career as a Deputy District Attorney for the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried more than 70 criminal cases to jury verdict, including high-profile murder and gang violence cases.

Randy is also a leader in the community. He is a Master with the Hon. J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court, a former trustee for the California Western School of Law Board of Trustees, a former president of the San Diego Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and a former board member for Walden Family Services Adoption and Foster Care Agency.