40 Under 40: Erin Spritzer

Erin Spritzer, currently a partner at Smith, Gambrell, & Russel, also worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Department of Justice for nine years, separately serving the northern and middle districts of Georgia – and even spending a short stint abroad on a detail to Moldova.

“My career has been about justice, and the pursuit of justice and advocacy, and it’s what my passion is.”

“I have spent my career working within the justice system, first as a federal prosecutor and now as a defense attorney, and I have seen firsthand the importance of fairness, equality, and treating the pursuit of justice as an active and continuous obligation. The principles of justice and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) guide my professional and personal life.”

Her expertise has been recognized multiple times over. She has earned the Assistant Attorney General Award (2020), the FBI Director Commendation OCDETF (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces) Director’s Award (2022), the U.S. Attorney’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office (2022), and the U.S. Attorney’s Award for Superior Performance by a Litigative Team (2022)

Now working in the defense world, she serves as the Atlanta Chapter Secretary for the Women’s White Collar Defense Association. In Jewish life, she is deeply involved in AJC, previously as an ACCESS Co-Chair, now as the current Atlanta Executive Board Member, and has noted a keen interest in the arts, serving as an advisory board member for Alliance Theatre.

“My connection to Judaism is rooted in family, tradition, and Jewish values. One of the things I enjoy most is bringing people together for Jewish holidays. I love gathering around a table with friends and family, regardless of background or religion, and connecting through Jewish rituals, food, culture, and conversation.”