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… Michael Farris Former President & CEO Michael Farris joined ADF in 2017 Michael Farris is the former President & CEO of … (1983) and Patrick Henry College (2000) and continues to serve as chairman of the board of HSLDA and chancellor … before the appellate courts of 13 states, eight federal circuit courts of appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court, where …

… litigation and regulatory advocacy. Before joining ADF, Baptist was a partner at Wiley Rein LLP—one of the … his expertise in administrative and environmental law to represent clients on litigation, regulatory, and … Court and various federal courts of appeal. … about us opt-in … Erik Baptist …

… Life and leads her team’s litigation and advocacy efforts to defend pro-life laws around the nation. She also works with pro-life allies, speaks publicly on behalf of ADF, and works to defend the First Amendment freedoms of … courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. … about us opt-in … Denise Harle … Denise Harle …

… alumni of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship. Prior to that role, she served as legal counsel of student training … School Prep Academy and Journalism Academy. Before joining ADF full-time in 2014, Vizzerra worked as associate counsel … and they have one daughter. … Katie Vizzerra … about us opt-in … Katie Vizzerra …

… defending the rights of professionals and business owners to live out their faith as well as the litigation efforts to … equal opportunities for women in athletics. Since joining ADF in 2006, Scruggs has worked on and prevailed in a variety … courts. … Jonathan Scruggs … Jonathan Scruggs … about us opt-in … Jonathan Scruggs …

… Christian Ministries. Schmitt advanced litigation efforts to maintain and defend the constitutionally protected freedom … ministries and religious schools. Prior to joining ADF, Schmitt clerked for the Honorable Michael S. Kanne on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and litigated as an associate attorney at Ice Miller …

… the rights of students, professors, and organizations to speak, associate, and worship freely. Before joining ADF, Spena served as Deputy Policy Director in the Missouri … in 2012. Spena is a member of the Missouri bar. … about us opt-in … Logan Spena … Logan Spena …

… are directed toward protecting life from conception to natural death and defending the conscience rights of healthcare professionals. Prior to joining ADF, Burke served as vice president of legal affairs for … Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University. … about us opt-in … Denise Burke … Denise Burke …

… Affairs Director with Alliance Defending Freedom. Prior to ADF, he operated a business and commercial law practice in … also commissioned as a Colson Fellow. … Bob Pruitt … about us opt-in … Bob Pruitt …

… member of the Center for Academic Freedom. Before joining ADF, Hoffmann clerked for the Honorable Robert J. Luck of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and served as an associate at Jones Day. Hoffmann … in chemistry and a double major in government. … about us opt-in … Mathew Hoffmann …