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… defending churches and ministries from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1981, Mike was co-counsel in a … Corps, (JAG) before entering private law practice in what is today called The Whitehead Law Firm, LLC. Mike and his … Williams. Mike was one of the first allied attorneys with ADF and served for 25 years on the Grant Review Committee, …

… Defending Freedom where he safeguards parents’ rights to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children. Before joining ADF in 2022, Wagner served the state of Arkansas as deputy … with the sixteen highest GPAs in each graduating class. He is a 2012 Blackstone Fellow. Immediately after law school, he …

… senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy and … on state and local legislative matters. Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state … speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and …

… focuses on academic and religious freedom. Before joining ADF, Sechler had a long career in private practice, with … In August 2013, Sechler took a break from law practice to become a Distinguished Visitor from Practice at Penn State … of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Sechler is an active member of the District of Columbia Bar and is …

… senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Life Team working to defend pro-life speech and protect medical rights of … forum in city buses. He was also one of several ADF attorneys who assisted Mississippi’s legal team with …

… alumni of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship. Prior to that role, she served as legal counsel of student training … School Prep Academy and Journalism Academy. Before joining ADF full-time in 2014, Vizzerra worked as associate counsel … in international marketing from Grove City College. She is a Blackstone Fellow and served as an executive editor for …

… ruled that public universities cannot compel professors to say things they do not believe. In Adams v. Trustees of the University of North … program to become a Blackstone Fellow in 2004. Barham is a member of the bars of Georgia and Arizona. He is also …

… and providing editorial and research support across all ADF practice areas. Before joining ADF, Arnold got his start … a B.A. in biblical studies from Biola University, and is a perpetual member of the Torrey Honors Institute.  … … a B.A. in biblical studies from Biola University, and is a perpetual member of the Torrey Honors Institute.  … …

… Paul Coleman Executive Director, ADF International Paul Coleman serves as executive director … Human Rights and has authored complaints and submissions to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, International … first-class honours, from Newcastle University. Coleman is a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and …

… at Alliance Defending Freedom, where he supports ADF’s communications and fundraising efforts. Ryan holds a Ph.D. … at Alliance Defending Freedom, where he supports ADF’s communications and fundraising efforts. Ryan holds a …