Case
Amy Lynn Photography Studio v. City of MadisonMadison & Wisconsin laws compel photographer to take photographs and write blog posts promoting same-sex marriage & pro-abortion groups and to publish those photographs and posts on the internet. (5/29/2020)
Client Story
Amy Lawson<p>Madison & Wisconsin laws threatened to compel photographer to take photographs and write blog posts promoting same-sex marriage & pro-abortion groups and to publish those photographs and posts on the internet. </p> (4/19/2020)
Biography
Kate AndersonKate Anderson serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. (1/11/2021)
Blog
From Scrapbooking to Photography and Blogging: How Amy Lawson Developed a Passion for Visual StorytellingAmy loves shooting portraits, weddings, and other events, celebrating beautiful moments in her clients’ lives through her photos and on her blog. (4/20/2020)
Biography
Jeremy TedescoJeremy Tedesco serves as senior counsel and senior vice president of communications for Alliance Defending Freedom. (1/11/2021)
Blog
This Madison Law Should Concern All Creative ProfessionalsA Madison law makes it illegal for creative professionals to turn down requests that are inconsistent with their deeply held beliefs. (4/20/2020)
Blog
Running the Race Set before Us: 4 Clients You Have Helped EndureHere are four victories that your prayers and support made possible just in the last year. (4/20/2020)
Blog
Court Upholds the Right of Churches to Ask Their Employees to Follow a Code of ConductSincere faith requires sincere actions that are consistent with that faith. Churches should reasonably be able to hold their employees accountable to a code of conduct. (4/20/2020)
Blog
If This Photographer Can’t Use Her Words and Photos to Promote Her Beliefs, Is Free Speech Really Free?A Madison law makes it illegal for Amy to express beliefs that convey someone is “unwelcome” based on their sexual orientation or political beliefs. (4/20/2020)
Blog
Why Are Conscience Rights So Important for Creative Professionals? An ADF Attorney Explains.ADF attorney Kate Anderson appeared on the Catholic Creatives podcast to talk about the importance of protecting First Amendment freedoms for creative professionals (4/20/2020)
Blog
This Wisconsin Photographer and Blogger Is Taking on a Law that Severely Limits SpeechToday, ADF attorneys are presenting argument on Amy Lawson's behalf before a Wisconsin court. (4/20/2020)
Press Release
Wis. photographer asking court to shutter enforcement of laws allowing govt control of artistic expressionADF attorney available to media following federal court hearing Tuesday (4/19/2020)
Blog
Victory! Wisconsin Photographer Free to Use Her Talents and Speech Consistently with Her BeliefsA court ruled that Wisconsin photographer Amy Lawson has the freedom to use her talents to promote and celebrate events consistent with her faith. (4/20/2020)