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Rodger Mell Smitherman

Mr. Smitherman, born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 2, 1953, a life long Democrat, is serving his fourth term in the Senate.

He graduated from the University of Montevallo with a B.B.A. degree and with honors from Miles Law School with a Juris Doctorate Degree.

Mr. Smitherman and his wife, Carole Smitherman of Birmingham are the parents of four children: Rodger, II, Tonya Renee, Mary Elaine, and Crystal Nicole. Mr. Smitherman and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Smitherman is the recipient of many Awards and Honors. Most recently, he received the Birmingham Board of Education Partner of the Year Award. On Thursday, February 5, 2009. Mr. Smitherman was elected President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate.

Areas Of Practice
Civil Litigation & Appeals
Governmental Relations

Bar Admissions
Alabama, 1989
 
Education
Miles Law School,
Birmingham, AL, J.D. Honors
University of Montevallo with a B.B.A. degree.
 
Professional Associations 
and Memberships
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Member
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association Member
Alabama State Bar Member
Birmingham Bar Association Member
Metro YMCA Board of Directors
Executive Committee of 
Southern Legislative Conference 
and National Energy Council
Chairman of the Jefferson County 
Senate Delegation
Past President of the 
Alabama Legislative Black Caucus
 
Appointments
Board of Trustees 
at the University of Montevallo
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
 
Positions:
President Pro Tempore 
of the Alabama Senate, 2009
Alabama Senate, 18th District, 1994 -
 
Birth Information
1953, Montgomery, Alabama