Ms. Destiny Smith Washington

Southwire Company LLC

Destiny Washington is a labor and employment attorney with nearly two decades of experience spanning public service, private practice, corporate in-house roles, and pro bono work. A U.S. Army veteran, she began her legal career with SEIU in Washington, D.C., and later held roles as Assistant Attorney General, Senior Counsel at a labor and employment boutique, and HR professional. She currently serves as Senior Global Labor and Employment Counsel at Southwire.

Destiny has advised and defended clients across various practice areas in both state and federal jurisdictions. A frequent speaker and contributor on DEI&B and employment law topics, her work has appeared in publications such as HR Daily Advisor and the Georgia Employment Law Letter. She also provides pro bono legal services to the Georgia Justice Project and mentors emerging attorneys.

Destiny earned her law degree from Tulane Law School and is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She lives in Smyrna, Georgia with her husband and two sons.