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… with churches and ecclesial organizations. Since joining ADF in 2012, John has focused on enhancing the ministry’s … with church hierarchy and other influential religious leaders. Also, John speaks at events regarding the topics of … the Friends of the Cathedral, a non-profit group dedicated to heightening awareness of the cathedral in Phoenix, as well …

… President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner joined ADF in 2013 As the CEO, president, and general counsel of … and public advocacy. ADF also provides legal resources to nearly 4,000 churches and ministries through its Ministry … courts and tribunals. It has also successfully secured the release of hundreds of imprisoned Christians around the …

… with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. When she joined ADF in 2012, Kiefer worked to defend the constitutionally protected freedom of churches, …

… speech. Wilkinson previously served as legal counsel for ADF International in both Strasbourg, France, and London, … involving fundamental freedoms before the European Court of Human Rights and the Courts of England and Wales. He has been a contributor to prestigious media outlets including The Hill , The …

… Alliance Defending Freedom, where he focuses on the impact of administrative law on religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and family. He most recently joined ADF in December 2020. From 2017 to 2020, Bowman was a senior executive service appointee in …

… Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role with the ADF Center for Academic Freedom. Since joining ADF in 2006, … on preserving and reclaiming religious freedom, freedom of speech, and freedom of association for students and … ruled that public universities cannot compel professors to say things they do not believe. In Adams v. Trustees of …

… Tyson Langhofer Senior Counsel, Director of Center for Academic Freedom Tyson Langhofer serves as … in civil litigation and constitutional law. Before joining ADF, Langhofer was a partner with Stinson LLP, where he … Law in 1999, graduating cum laude . Langhofer is admitted to practice in multiple states, the Supreme Court, and …

… with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Life Team working to defend pro-life speech and protect medical rights of … forum in city buses. He was also one of several ADF attorneys who assisted Mississippi’s legal team with …

… Michael Farris Former President & CEO Michael Farris joined ADF in 2017 Michael Farris is the former President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom. He served in this capacity … (1983) and Patrick Henry College (2000) and continues to serve as chairman of the board of HSLDA and chancellor …

… Emilie Kao Senior Counsel, Vice President of Advocacy Strategy Emilie Kao serves as senior counsel and … member of the U.S. Legal Team. In this role, she supports ADF’s legal and legislative objectives through culture … principles. She convened coalitions of strategic partners to support the protection of religious freedom and launched …