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… Three decades ago, 30 Christian leaders saw a need to combat the decades-long efforts of activists and … train attorneys dedicated to that mission. Today, by God’s grace, we stand as the world’s largest legal organization …

… engagement with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role with the Strategic Relations and Training Team. … students and professors. Lorence argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the precedent-setting  Southworth v. …  (2018),  Masterpiece Cakeshop (2018),  Trinity Lutheran  (2017),  Hobby Lobby/Conestoga Wood  (2015), as well as other …

… David A. Cortman Senior Counsel, Vice President of U.S. Litigation … supervises attorneys and legal staff who specialize in constitutional law, focusing on religious freedom, free …

… churches and ministries from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1981, Mike was co-counsel in a landmark … of Columbia, Mo. v. Comer , “the playground case.” In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Mike’s … Corps, (JAG) before entering private law practice in what is today called The Whitehead Law Firm, LLC. Mike and …

… and develop the resources needed to ensure the ministry’s capacity to respond to opportunities. As the first … Freedom, Sears led all strategic initiatives from 1993-2017. In his 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF team committed to a comprehensive legal strategy that includes training, …

… from Liberty University with an associates degree in Biblical Studies, and earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Trinity Theological Seminary. He blogs about how faith and …

… serves as senior counsel on Alliance Defending Freedom’s Appellate Advocacy Team. In that role, he represents ADF clients primarily at the … argued two cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals, and filed a wide array of amicus briefs on religious freedom, free …

… president at Alliance Defending Freedom. He oversees ADF’s regulatory practice, government relations, and corporate … assistant attorney general and deputy for legal counsel in the office of the Texas attorney general. In those roles, … During his time in government service, Bangert handled a diverse array of matters involving Big Tech, election law, …

… advocate for their rights—which are your rights too. We’re here to secure and advance the constitutional, God-given … to accomplish mighty things through our efforts. With God’s help, we will stand in the face of fierce opposition. We’re … need is great, but we serve a great God who makes possible what we see as impossible. And you and I have the privilege …

… know how thankful I am for you and your support. 2023 was a turbulent year for Americans, with continued threats to our … and the support of Ministry Friends like you. Whether it’s the critical win for the safety of mothers of unborn children and the rule …