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… 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 the state and …

… to Fortune 500 companies, including support for ADF’s litigation in College of the Ozarks v. Biden . Garrison … was a federal prosecutor for 14 years and was U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri from 2018-2021. …

… of the Center for Public Policy. In this role, he leads ADF’s team of policy experts as they craft legislation and … rights, and the sanctity of human life. Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state …

… Appellate Advocacy Team. In that role, he represents ADF clients of all stripes at the appellate level, preserving … courts and in the U.S. Supreme Court. Before joining ADF, Schandevel served as an assistant attorney general in the Criminal Appeals Section at the …

… to joining HHS, Bowman was an accomplished litigator at ADF for over ten years. He filed and argued NIFLA v. Becerra in the lower federal courts, a case where the Supreme Court later protected the free speech … the Hugh Hewitt Show, and Public Square. Before joining ADF in 2006, Bowman served as a law clerk for Judges Samuel …

… and as a research assistant to Professor Richard Duncan. Following law school, Rechtenbach completed fellowships at the Institute for Free Speech and ADF. Next, she clerked for the Honorable L. Steven Grasz on …

… education, and care of their children. Before joining ADF, Carpenter practiced law in Tennessee. Prior to becoming an attorney, Carpenter served as a psychological operations …

… focuses on academic and religious freedom. Before joining ADF, Sechler had a long career in private practice, with … and was Editor-in-Chief of The Georgetown Law Journal . Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Francis D. …

William Pew was a founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, serving on its governing board of directors from its inception until his passing in 1997.

John Bursch is senior counsel and vice president of appellate advocacy with Alliance Defending Freedom.