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… speak and live consistent with the Christian faith—here in America and around the world. Jessica Bates, a mother of five in Oregon, was denied the opportunity to … the truth by making a gift right now? Your gift will make an immediate impact and help us walk boldly into the wind to …

… and Advocacy Strategy at Alliance Defending Freedom. In that role, she works to coordinate and deploy network … in both state and federal courts. She also served as a law clerk to the Hon. Robert H. Cleland on the U.S. … summa cum laude from Ave Maria School of Law. She is a 2016 Blackstone Fellow. Before law school, Barceleau …

… precedent-setting cases challenging federal overreach in courts across the country. Blake served as deputy … for her U.S. Supreme Court advocacy. Before entering government service in 2013, Blake was a litigation associate at Baker Botts L.L.P., where she …

… Kristen Waggoner leads the faith-based organization in advancing the God-given right to live and speak the truth … v. Presczewski , and 303 Creative v. Elenis . ADF also has a strong record of international success at the European … more than 1,000 imprisoned Christians. After clerking with Washington Supreme Court Justice Richard B. Sanders, Waggoner …

… counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Mr. … reality of male and female matters. He represents clients in lawsuits protecting the freedom of speech of counselors … order to devote his energies to advancing free speech and religious liberty. Mr. Brooks’ years of commercial practice …

… Lance Bauslaugh is a philanthropy and stewardship professional with more than 20 … with Alliance Defending Freedom. Since joining ADF in 2013, Bauslaugh has focused on fundraising and developing … of team sales for Sterling Athletics. A native of Seattle, Washington, Bauslaugh currently resides with his wife, Katie, …

… she is the director of the Center for Parental Rights. In this role, she leads the team working to ensure schools … defended the constitutionally protected right of a farmer to express his beliefs without fear of losing his … to women and girls. Prior to joining ADF, Anderson was an associate attorney with Ellis, Li & McKinstry, PLLC, in …

… senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Christian Ministries. In this role, Lippelmann is focused on protecting the freedom … pro-life laws. Prior to joining ADF, Lippelmann worked as an attorney for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, D.C., …

… and regulatory advocacy. Before joining ADF, Baptist was a partner at Wiley Rein LLP—one of the largest law firms in Washington, D.C.—where he employed his expertise in … People Shaping Policy in Washington in 2024. He is an active member of the D.C. and Virginia Bars. He is also …

… and religious freedom. Before joining ADF, Sechler had a long career in private practice, with substantial first-chair trial … in the powerhouse law firm of Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, D.C. He also was a partner in the litigation …