About Natalie Hurley Harden Schmidt

  • Extensive Legal Experience: With nearly thirty years in the legal field, Natalie has worked for one of the largest and most prestigious firms in Memphis, served at a Fortune 100 company with worldwide operations, and currently is a counsel in her own firm. She is licensed to practice law in both Mississippi and Tennessee and is a Listed Rule 31 Mediator with a Family Law special designation.
  • Multifaceted Professional Background: Natalie’s career spans diverse roles, including significant experience at a top Memphis law firm, a major global corporation, and her own partnership. Her legal expertise is complemented by her status as a Rule 31 Mediator in Family Law.
  • Dual Expertise in Law and Accounting: Beyond her legal practice, Natalie is an experienced accountant, offering non-legal services as a tax advisor and general financial consultant. Her combined knowledge in law and accounting provides clients with comprehensive, expert guidance in both areas.

Experience
  1. Independent Legal Group (2014 – Present): Currently working as part of an independent legal group, leveraging nearly three decades of legal experience to provide expert counsel and representation.
  2. Counsel On Call, Attorney on Special Projects (2010 – 2013): Served as an attorney on special projects, offering specialized legal expertise for various clients.
  3. International Paper Company (1999 – 2009): Held the position of Tax Attorney and Manager in Global Tax, handling complex tax issues for a Fortune 100 company with worldwide operations.
  4. Armstrong Allen PLLC (now Adams & Reese), Tax Associate (1996 – 1999): Worked as a tax associate, reporting directly to Joe Walker, now at Butler Snow LLP (joe.walker@butlersnow.com).
  5. Burch, Porter & Johnson, Associate in Training (1994 & 1995): Gained valuable legal experience during summer clerkships as an associate in training.

Education

The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
  • Juris Doctorate, Law Degree (1993 – 1996)
    1. Law Review Editor (Comments) (3rd year), Staff (2nd year)
    2. National Moot Court Competition Participant – School Representative
    3. International Moot  Court Competition Participant – School Representative
    4. Jessup Moot Court Competition Participant – School Representative
    5. Published Author: Note, “Religious Entanglement in the Bankruptcy System: Avoidable Transfers and RFRA,” Vol. 27, Univ. Mem. L. Rev. 1996
    6. “Best Oral Advocate” Individual Award, Freshman Moot Court Team Honorable Mention in Multiple Appellate Level/Oral Argument Competitions
Memphis State University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting (1989 – 1993)
    1. Magna Cum Laude: GPA 3.52 overall / 4.0 in Major
    2. Activities and Societies:
      • Beta Alpha Psi, Honors Accounting Fraternity, Vice President (1992, 1993), Member (1991-1993)
    3. Honors: Magna Cum Laude, 1993, GPA in Upper Division Accounting Courses: 4.0; Overall: 3.52
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