John is General Counsel of a national non-profit company. His previous legal practice emphasized intellectual property and complex business litigation. John is an experienced mediator and has taught intellectual property law and alternative dispute resolution courses as an adjunct professor at several law schools in the U.S. and abroad. He is passionate about faith as the foundation for building community and shared values.

Hannah Smith serves as the National Coordinator of the Religious Freedom Alliance Council, leading the  coordination of speakers and resources to support local alliance members. She has spent her career advocating for religious freedom as an attorney and on national media. 

As National Chairman of the Religious Freedom Alliance Council, Bill spearheads efforts to protect and promote this fundamental right nationwide.