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… Payne Legal Counsel Julia Payne serves as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Life. In this role, she defends the sanctity of life by litigating … cum laude from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2017, where she served as an editor on the Indiana Law …

… Ryan Tucker Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Christian Ministries Ryan Tucker serves as senior counsel … under the First Amendment. Tucker began his work at ADF in 2017, defending the conscience rights of Christian …

… Board Member Scott Scharpen is the Chief Strategy Officer for Mission Increase (MI), a 501c3 organization whose mission … MI is working with over 3,000 nonprofit ministries in 23 regions across the country, and MI’s ministry partners … for over 30 years, live in Southern California, and have two adult children. … Scott Scharpen is the Chief Strategy …

… Defending Freedom, where he was a member of the Center for Christian Ministries. Schmitt advanced litigation efforts … and litigated as an associate attorney at Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis. He also served as an officer in the United … laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2017. During law school, Paul externed with the Illinois …

… Ross Legal Counsel Michael Ross serves as legal counsel for the Corporate Engagement Team with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he assists in developing and implementing successful legal solutions and … the First Amendment freedoms of college students and student organizations on university campuses. Before joining …

… from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance. Shortly after, she left her home state … in 2016. She joined the Alliance Defending Freedom team in 2017 as Development Administrative Assistant. She enjoys … friends and family in Minnesota, but still loves visiting for a white Christmas. … Elise Gillson graduated from St. …

… Legal Counsel Catie Byrd Kelley served as legal counsel for the Center for Life at Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, Kelley helped defend pro-life legislation and … professionals and pregnancy centers. Kelley took lead in researching, reviewing, and preparing resources on every …

… Bowman Senior Counsel Matt Bowman serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he focuses on the … sanctity of life, and family. He most recently joined ADF in December 2020. From 2017 to 2020, Bowman was a senior executive service appointee …

… Senior Counsel Jeremiah Galus serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. Since joining ADF in 2015, Galus has represented a wide array of religious … of Appeals. He was a key member of ADF’s litigation team in Uzuegbunam v. Preszewski , leading to a U.S. Supreme Court …

… & strategic projects with Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, Chandler brings nearly two decades of legal and training experience to developing … cherished freedoms and the rule of law. With a passion for strategic collaboration, Chandler leads a diverse team …