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… defending churches and ministries from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1981, Mike was co-counsel in a landmark case before the … of Columbia, Mo. v. Comer , “the playground case.” In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Mike’s …

… of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Just prior to joining ADF, Widmalm-Delphonse clerked for the Honorable … attorney with the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he represented clients … of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Just prior to joining ADF, Widmalm-Delphonse clerked for the Honorable …

… relations director at Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, he promotes ADF’s policy and legislative work … and provides legal counsel regarding ADF’s core issues to members and staff of the U.S. Congress, the White House, … legislative efforts involving the freedom of speech. Prior to joining ADF, Pruitt served as senior policy analyst at …

… fellow and vice president at Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, he oversees the spiritual care of ADF team … faith communities. Cochran dedicated over 30 years of his life to fighting fires and protecting the communities in which …

… on state and local legislative matters. Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, … speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school …

… is a member of the Strategic Relations & Training team. In this role, Fiedorek brings over a decade of experience working with the public sector to grow, equip, and engage a broad alliance committed to … how to protect First Amendment freedoms, the sanctity of life, and the right to privacy. She has testified before …

… Senior Counsel for Government Affairs. Since joining ADF in 2009, Baylor has focused on defending and advancing the … graduation from law school, he served as law clerk to the Hon. Jerry E. Smith on the U.S. Court of Appeals for … and Religious Freedom, where he served for 15 years prior to joining ADF. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife …

… summers on her grandparents’ dairy farm and working in the raspberry fields. A recent graduate of Barrett, The … Freedom since the age of 16. Lorné is passionately pro-life and enjoys her creative and always changing work.  … …

… students and faculty at public high schools and colleges in defending their First Amendment rights. For example, in … Law in 1999, graduating cum laude . Langhofer is admitted to practice in multiple states, the Supreme Court, and … Law in 1999, graduating cum laude . Langhofer is admitted to practice in multiple states, the Supreme Court, and …

… 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 … rights), State ex rel Gallwey v. Grimm (financial aid to religious university students), and State v. Hamlin …