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… on his experience as longtime leader of the organization to strengthen alliances, forge new relationships, and develop … from 1993-2017. In his 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF team committed to a comprehensive legal strategy that … The New York Times , The Washington Post , the Associated Press, The Washington Times , The Seattle Post-Intelligencer …

Natalie Allen serves as Legislative Communications & Initiatives Manager at Alliance Defending Freedom.

… President, and General Counsel Kristen Waggoner joined ADF in 2013 As the CEO, president, and general counsel of … and public advocacy. ADF also provides legal resources to nearly 4,000 churches and ministries through its Ministry … courts and tribunals. It has also successfully secured the release of hundreds of imprisoned Christians around the …

… Marlin brought a conservative Christian perspective to the full spectrum of issues and current events that affect … Marlin brought a conservative Christian perspective to the full spectrum of issues and current events that affect our …

… of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Before joining ADF, Vrdolyak served as a law clerk to Judge Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Portland, Oregon. Vrdolyak earned her J.D. from …

… LLP, representing clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, including support for ADF’s litigation in College of the Ozarks v. Biden . Garrison … effectiveness at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Garrison is also a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. …

… both beginning and end of life issues. Before joining ADF, Payne worked at the Office of the Indiana Attorney … argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the Southern District of Indiana, and Indiana state … General Tom Fisher and as a Blackstone Fellow with ADF’s Center for Academic Freedom in Atlanta. She also served …

… Christian Ministries. Schmitt advanced litigation efforts to maintain and defend the constitutionally protected freedom … ministries and religious schools. Prior to joining ADF, Schmitt clerked for the Honorable Michael S. Kanne on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and litigated as an associate attorney at Ice Miller …

… 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 … laws before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Prior to his government service, Wagner was an …

… state, and national levels. In 2017, with the help of ADF, Bernadette took legal action against a Fresno State … chalk messages. She and her group won the lawsuit, helping to intensify her passion for the pro-life movement. … Bernadette was a piano instructor, choral accompanist, and full-time speech language pathologist before joining the ADF …