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… Sears led all strategic initiatives from 1993-2017. In his 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF team committed to a comprehensive legal strategy that … and commissions. Legislators in 20 states have adopted his policy recommendations. Sears has assisted legislators and …

… of faith and to encourage corporations to respect free speech, religious freedom, and life. Ross previously served … Freedom Team, defending the First Amendment freedoms of college students and student organizations on university campuses. Before joining ADF in 2019, Ross worked at the Law Office of Scott D. …

… he has served as lead counsel in cases such as  Queens College Students for Life v. City University of New York … representing students in eliminating restrictive “speech zones” and discriminatory student organization funding and recognition policies. Since joining ADF in 2013, Dalton has served on multiple teams representing …

… Mr. Brooks focuses his efforts on protecting freedom of speech, free exercise of religion, and parental rights, and … opportunities in colleges and schools.  Prior to joining ADF in 2018, Mr. Brooks worked with the New York law firm of … In 1995, he received his Master of Divinity from Regent College Seminary in Vancouver, British Columbia. He served on …

… attorneys who are commissioned as fellows through the ADF Blackstone Legal Fellowship with opportunities to … of more than 70 attorneys. He achieved numerous excellent results for clients through trial, motion practice, … successfully suing a criminal pimp in a groundbreaking lawsuit under California’s civil human trafficking prevention …

… Appellate Advocacy Team. In that role, he represents ADF clients of all stripes at the appellate level, preserving … lower-court victories and seeking to overturn unjust results. Among other clients, he has represented a … center and adoption agency, a Christian photographer, a college student and conservative student group, a former …

… Defending Freedom, where he plays a key role with the ADF Center for Academic Freedom. Since joining ADF in 2006, … on preserving and reclaiming religious freedom, freedom of speech, and freedom of association for students and faculty … of the United States ruled 8–1 that officials at a public college cannot get a free pass after they violate a student’s …

… of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Before joining ADF, Neihart clerked for judges on the U.S. District Court … and state courts. Neihart earned his J.D. from the Sturm College of Law of the University of Denver in 2014, where he … member on the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy. While attending the University of Denver, he also …

… School Prep Academy and Journalism Academy. Before joining ADF full-time in 2014, Vizzerra worked as associate counsel … and a degree in international marketing from Grove City College. She is a Blackstone Fellow and served as an … and an editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. She was Chair of the Moot Court Board and held …

… him for peacefully sharing his views on a proposed policy at a public school board meeting. Langhofer has … in civil litigation and constitutional law. Before joining ADF, Langhofer was a partner with Stinson LLP, where he … legal and cultural issues. He regularly comments on free speech issues in television, radio, and print media. He has …