Howard J. Smith is the Executive Director of the Center for Industry Self-Regulation (CISR) at BBB National Programs. Since joining the organization in 2019, he has served as Deputy Director of the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), led the RMAI Services program, and worked as an attorney with the National Advertising Division (NAD). Before joining BBB National Programs, Howard was a commercial litigator handling complex matters involving false advertising, intellectual property, and contract disputes. He has extensive trial and appellate experience, including successfully arguing before the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Howard earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and his B.A. from Vassar College.