Breana Smith Jeter

Breana Smith Jeter serves as the Head of Wells Fargo Merchant Services Legal, overseeing a team of attorneys and paralegals in drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions while providing subject matter expert support for litigation and regulatory matters. With a robust legal career spanning over 15 years, Breana's experience includes high-level roles such as Managing Counsel, where strategic leadership was demonstrated in managing a multi-million dollar legal budget and directing a large team through significant legal projects. Prior positions include roles at Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, and the Office of the Public Defender, contributing to various areas including white-collar criminal defense, civil litigation, and financial services litigation. Breana holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and has an extensive academic background in political science and environmental policy.