Press Release: Samantha McDonald & Joshua Lee Smith Included in the Worcester Business Journal’s “Power 100”

June 8, 2026

Boston and Worcester, MA – June 8, 2026 – This week, Samantha McDonald and Joshua Lee Smith, Partners at Bowditch, were named in the Worcester Business Journal’s “Power 100.” The annual Power 100 lists one hundred individuals, across numerous industries, who have made their mark and influenced the economy and community of Central Massachusetts.

McDonald was honored for her expertise and comprehensive knowledge in the field of business and real estate property law. Since joining Bowditch in 2018, McDonald has served clients buying and selling commercial real estate, dealing with land use, zoning and development matters, and navigating surrounding property issues. She was selected as a “Top Women of Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2023.

Smith is a highly-respected land use and real estate lawyer. Over the past 20 years, he has been involved in a myriad of development projects across Central Massachusetts and beyond. He was previously named to the inaugural Worcester Business Journal Power 100 list in 2025, as well as being named a “Go To Lawyer” for Commercial Real Estate, by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2023.

“Samantha and Josh’s inclusion on such a prestigious list shows the important role that Bowditch is playing in the Central Massachusetts community,” said Managing Partner John Shoro. Even more so, it represents the dedication and commitment that each of them brings to their clients every single day. We’re overjoyed to have both of them as a part of our team.”

ABOUT BOWDITCH & DEWEY LLP

Bowditch is a highly regarded law firm handling sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation and complex regulatory issues for businesses, families, and institutions throughout Massachusetts, the region and beyond.

With more than 70 lawyers seamlessly connected in four strategic Massachusetts offices – Boston, Plymouth, Southborough and Worcester – Bowditch is deep in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental, litigation, employment, family law, and estate and tax planning, delivering outstanding client satisfaction and quality legal services.