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… served as founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, building on his experience as longtime leader of the organization to strengthen alliances, forge new relationships, and develop … term, and Geneva College v. Burwell and Southern Nazarene University v. Burwell in the 2015-2016 term. Under Sears’ …

… LLP, representing clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, including support for ADF’s … U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri from 2018-2021. He personally prosecuted hundreds of cases … colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he has served on active duty or in the reserves since 2003. He deployed to …

… the Office 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, … and Events. Rogers graduated from Western Illinois University, where he earned a B.A. in political science. … …

… 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 … Supreme Court in NIFLA v. Becerra , resulting in a free-speech victory for pro-life pregnancy centers. She was one of …

… all of Indiana’s pro-life litigation and also worked on cases concerning immigration, religious liberty, … state courts. Payne graduated cum laude from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2017, where she served as an editor on the Indiana Law Journal and won best brief in the Sherman …

… He is an English-Qualified attorney and a specialist on conscience rights, parental rights, and free speech. Wilkinson previously served as legal counsel for ADF … the Courts of England and Wales. He has been a contributor to prestigious media outlets including The Hill , The …

… legal staff who specialize in constitutional law, focusing on religious freedom, free speech, and sanctity of life. Cortman has litigated hundreds … v. Preczewski , successfully securing nominal damages to hold government officials liable for constitutional …

… advises members of ADF’s Church and Ministry Alliance to help them navigate religious liberty issues and protect … district. In addition, for nearly 10 years she served on the in-house legal counsel team for Cru (formerly known as … cum laude , in English and Magazine Journalism from the University of Florida, and her law degree, magna cum laude , …

… Assistant Elise Gillson graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance. Shortly after, she left her home state of Minnesota to pursue a Master’s in Piano Performance Pedagogy from … enjoys flaunting her winter outdoor adventures in Arizona to friends and family in Minnesota, but still loves visiting …

… Rory Gray Senior Counsel Rory Gray serves as senior counsel on Alliance Defending Freedom’s Appellate Advocacy Team. In … a wide array of amicus briefs on religious freedom, free speech, and life issues. Before joining ADF, Gray clerked for … bars of Georgia, Arizona, and Virginia, Gray is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 11 U.S. Courts of …