Background
III, John Francis Smith was born on September 24, 1941 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Mary Dake S.
III, John Francis Smith was born on September 24, 1941 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of John Francis and Mary Dake S.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1963. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1970.
Bar: Pennsylvania 1970, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1985. Association Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish & Kauffman, Philadelphia, 1970-1975, partner, 1975-1986, senior partner, 1986-1991. Senior litigation partner Reed Smith Shaw & McClay, Philadelphia, 1991, member Executive Committee, 1993.
Member of Executive Committee Employment Discrimination Referral Project, 1971-1974. Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1963-1967. Member American Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, Yale Law School Alumni Association (Executive Committee 1982-1988, secretary 1987-1988), Princeton.
Married Susan Brown; children: John, Stephen, Peter.