Rachel Canfield - Atlanta, GA
Attorney at The Kirby G. Smith Law Firm, LLC
Employment Law Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
2872 Woodcock Boulevard Suite 225 Atlanta, GA 30341
Atlanta Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Ms. Rachel Canfield is a Senior Associate Attorney with The Kirby G. Smith Law Firm. Rachel's professional background started with work in the music industry for companies like Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Shapiro, Bernstein, and Company. She transitioned into the legal field, clerking for Judges in the Fulton County Superior Court, working for public interest organizations like Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and serving on multiple executive boards, including the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Rachel is drawn to employment law because of her desire to make a positive impact for people facing issues in their employment. She enjoys connecting with clients personally to make the experience less stressful for them.
Rachel was raised in Connecticut and attended undergraduate school in New York. She and her husband moved to Atlanta in 2015. In her off time, Rachel enjoys reading, pop culture, spending time with her family, and working with local animal rescues.
Education
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Legal Education
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia
Juris Doctor
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia
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Non Legal Education
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Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science (Entertainment Industry)
Honors: summa cum laude
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Syracuse University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Associate
Past Positions
- Sony/ATV Music Publishing
- Shapiro, Bernstein, and Company
Pro Bono Activities
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
- Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Executive Board
- Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Executive Board
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
Contact
2872 Woodcock Boulevard
Suite 225
Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone: 770-892-6019
Fax: 877-352-6253
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.kirbygsmith.com
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