John Smith

John Smith is an accomplished sourcing professional currently serving as the Director of Legal Procurement at MetLife, where they partner with in-house counsel to optimize legal spend and enhance the value derived from legal service providers. With expertise in areas such as strategic sourcing, e-billing, and rate negotiations, John leads efforts to implement effective legal procurement strategies. Prior to this role, they worked as a litigation attorney, representing clients in governmental entity, personal injury, and railroad law cases. John earned a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law and a B.S. in History from Truman State University.