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… Defending Freedom. In this role, McCutcheon advises ADF and its subsidiaries on a broad range of issues, including but not limited to corporate governance, compliance/risk management, … information technology & security, human resources, and facilities operations. Prior to this role, McCutcheon focused …

… 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 …

… on his experience as longtime leader of the organization to strengthen alliances, forge new relationships, and develop … from 1993-2017. In his 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF team committed to a comprehensive legal strategy that … The New York Times , The Washington Post , the Associated Press, The Washington Times , The Seattle Post-Intelligencer …

… She is passionate about protecting the ability of citizens to fulfill their callings by protecting conscience rights for all people. Her special focus at ADF is legislation to protect medical conscience rights. Prior to joining ADF, Nichols was …

… of the President. Rogers’ interest in serving on the ADF Board was motivated by his commitment to defending the rights and privileges of people of faith, … Conferences and Events. Rogers graduated from Western Illinois University, where he earned a B.A. in political …

… Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role with the ADF Center for Academic Freedom. Since joining ADF in 2006, … ruled that public universities cannot compel professors to say things they do not believe. In Adams v. Trustees of … he completed the ADF leadership development program to become a Blackstone Fellow in 2004. Barham is a member of …

… of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Before joining ADF, Vrdolyak served as a law clerk to Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals … Blackstone Fellow. She is a member of the state bar of Illinois and the federal bar of the Ninth Circuit. … Hailey …

… 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 pro-life medical professionals and pregnancy resource centers. Since …

… and Scholarship. In this role, Shafer devotes his efforts to strategic research and innovation. Since joining ADF in 2005, he has litigated religious liberty and free … with honors in 1995. He is admitted to the bar in Ohio and Illinois, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court, and numerous …

… In this role, he helps further the legal objectives of ADF through a comprehensive and strategic communications … visual, digital, and constituent communications.  Prior to rejoining ADF in 2021, Scott served as director of media … other publications. He has been quoted by the Associated Press, The New York Times , The Los Angeles Times , The …