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… Emilie Kao serves as senior counsel and vice president of advocacy strategy for Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a member of the U.S. Legal Team. In this role, she supports ADF’s … initiatives. Before joining ADF, Kao served as director of the DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at the …

… (Ali) M. Kilmartin serves as senior counsel and chief of staff to CEO, President, and General Counsel Kristen … Defending Freedom. Kilmartin also directs the Grants & Funding Program which, to date, has awarded approximately $55 … branch, Kilmartin was a trial and appellate litigator in Big Law for just under a decade, including in the U.S. …

… William Pew was a founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, serving on its governing board of directors from its inception until his passing in 1997. … used in the automobile industry, principally the then “Big Three” automakers in Detroit, MI. He became famous as an …

… Alan Sears served as founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, building on his experience as … to a comprehensive legal strategy that includes training, funding, and legal advocacy—resulting in important roles in … The New York Times , The Washington Post , the Associated Press, The Washington Times , The Seattle Post-Intelligencer …

… Andrew J. Spangenberg serves as Director of Allied Legal Affairs with Alliance Defending Freedom. … Court cases. Spangenberg also works with the Grants & Funding Program which, to date, has awarded approximately $55 … precedents. Before joining ADF, Spangenberg worked in Big Law gaining extensive experience in high-stakes …

… her J.D., with highest distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law and was selected for Order of the Coif. During law … More Than Mere “Constitutional Window Dressing”: Why the Press Clause Should Protect a Limited Right to Gather …

… general and deputy for legal counsel in the office of the Texas attorney general. In those roles, he oversaw the … in government service, Bangert handled a diverse array of matters involving Big Tech, election law, civil rights, multistate antitrust …

… Lathan Watts serves as vice president of public affairs for Alliance Defending Freedom. In that role, he has overseen the development and execution of strategic communications plans for the expansion of ADF’s … Watts represents ADF at external events, conferences, press conferences, and in the media. Watts also develops …

… As the CEO, president, and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner leads the … cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, three of which were argued by Waggoner: Masterpiece  Cakeshop v. … and other leading courts and tribunals and has secured the release of more than 1,000 imprisoned Christians. After …

… law’s impact on religious freedom and the sanctity of life. Before joining ADF, Thompson served as an assistant solicitor general in the office of the Texas attorney general. In that role, she represented … example, Thompson defended numerous challenges to Texas abortion laws and represented the state in its successful …