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… has worked on ADF’s Supreme Court cases, such as  NIFLA  (2018),  Masterpiece Cakeshop (2018),  Trinity Lutheran … Lamb’s Chapel  (1993), and  Witters v. Washington State Department of Services for the Blind  (1985). Lorence has … American Center for Law and Justice. Lorence earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and received a …

… engaging with, and strategically deploying over 4,700 attorneys aligned with ADF’s mission to protect and … of which have set national and multinational precedents. From 2018 to 2021, Kilmartin was a senior executive service …

… for Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a member of the Strategic Relations & Training team. In this role, … alliance. She also helps to direct and implement the team’s vision to engage allies in ADF’s advocacy efforts and … testified before state legislatures across the country. From 2012 to 2015, she litigated important cases advancing …

… He holds a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Utah and a master of arts in theology from Biola … Advocates for Faith and Freedom, and his personal blog, the Religion and Politics Blog . … Neal Hardin serves …

… in colleges and schools.  Prior to joining ADF in 2018, Mr. Brooks worked with the New York law firm of … for 25 years, 19 of those as a partner in the litigation department. In 2017, he took early retirement from Cravath in order to devote his energies to advancing …

… for Christian Ministries. Hirsch primarily advises members of ADF’s Church and Ministry Alliance, helping them protect … liberty issues. Prior to joining ADF, Hirsch clerked for Justice Clint Bolick of the Arizona Supreme Court. She then … cum laude with departmental honors in political economy from Hillsdale College in 2016 and from the University of …

… Nathan Cherry Pastor Nathan Cherry graduated from Liberty University with an associates degree in Biblical Studies, and earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Trinity Theological Seminary. He …

… Board Member Michael Whitehead has nearly 50 years of experience as a Kansas City trial attorney defending churches and ministries from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1981, Mike was co-counsel in a landmark …

… Timothy D. Chandler Senior Counsel, Vice President of Church & Ministry Alliance Engagement & Strategic Projects … Chandler leads a diverse team that runs many of ADF’s most strategic training and alliance-building programs. … Court Honors Executive Board. He is a Blackstone Fellow from the class of 2002. Chandler earned his B.S. in Business …

… Alan Sears Founder Alan Sears served as founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, building on his experience as … Defending Freedom, Sears led all strategic initiatives from 1993-2017. In his 23 years at the helm, he built an ADF … of Ronald Reagan and G.H.W. Bush, he worked for the Department of Justice under Attorneys General William French …