CLS members include lawyers, judges, law students and others who profess the CLS Creed. They are held in more than 1100 cities in lawyer chapters, law student chapters, and scholarships in the United States. To become a member of the Christian Legal Society, you must “believe and sign the CREDO of CLS”. [5] The persons available through this referral service are currently regular members of the Christian Legal Society at the time of the last update. You have signed CLS`s declaration of faith. The Christian Legal Society has no knowledge of the personal or professional qualifications of the persons listed in this directory. Individual members have made their areas of activity available; CLS has not independently confirmed these areas. The Christian Legal Society has no control over the legal work done by its members or the fees they charge. The Center for Law & Religious Freedom is an advocacy arm of CLS whose purpose, in its own words, is to “protect and defend religious liberty and the sanctity of human life by presenting Amicus Curiae legal briefs in business, party representation, and legislative work.” Christian Legal Aid is a national network of legal aid clinics described as “the CLS service for people below the poverty line”. Note: If you are a CLS member, please note that this “list of recommendations” is much smaller than the entire membership directory. As a member, you have access to the full directory. CLS members can choose to donate their time at one of the many locally run Christian legal aid clinics across the country.
Volunteers receive free training to help disadvantaged citizens overcome personal and legal obstacles. In the 1980s and 1990s, CLS founded and led a Christian Reconciliation Ministry, which later became Peacemaker Ministries and the Institute for Christian Conciliation. Currently, there are more than 50 chapters of lawyers, 120 chapters of the Faculty of Law and 60 clinics of Christian legal assistance. [Citation needed] CLS is organized into four different branches, including networks and the Christian community for lawyers and law students (ministries of lawyers and ministries of law students); the Centre for Religious Law and Freedom and Christian Legal Assistance. Renewal? Click here if you are already a member and would like to renew your membership. The Christian Legal Society (CLS) is a non-profit organization of Christian lawyers, judges, law professors and law students. Its members profess to follow the “commandment of Jesus,” “to seek righteousness with the love of God.” [2] Thank you for joining the Christian Legal Society (CLS). We pray that joining CLS will give you a sense of closeness to other Christian professionals in the legal profession. CLS gives you the opportunity to spend your legal career meeting many other people inside and outside the workplace who share your values and beliefs. Law students members have access to Christian student communities on the law school campus for personal support, networking opportunities, Bible study discussions, and help with First Amendment issues. Nothing is more important to us than building and supporting this active community of Christians working in the legal profession. Money should not prevent people from being part of CLS.
If for any reason the above recommended contributions are difficult for you at this time, click here to register for the Financial Hardship Rate. Lawyers listed in the Christian Lawyer Directory charge a fee for their services. If you are unable to pay and need pro bono legal services (free), please consult our directory of Christian legal aid clinics to find a clinic near you. As lawyers, we are called to be judicial officers and lawyers for our clients. As Christians, we are called to serve God in all that we think, say and do. Staying true to both vocations can be challenging. To promote and support each trip, CLS offers a wide range of benefits to members: if you wish to pay by cheque, please download the paper form. Treasurer Joshua Grosshans The Grosshans Group Winter Garden, FL Harold Coleman Jr. American Arbitration Association San Diego, CA Secretary Stuart Lark Sherman Howard Colorado Springs, Colorado The Christian Legal Society organizes an annual meeting in the United States as well as various regional conferences.
[3] It also publishes a biannual journal called The Christian Lawyer, a scientific journal called The Journal of Christian Legal Thought, CLS Bible Studies and CLS E-Devotionals. His previous publications include Quarterly, The Defender and the Religious Freedom Reporter. President-Elect Jeffrey S. Fowler Laner Muchin, Ltd. Chicago, IL Veteran Attorney (6 years or older since graduation year) Search our online directory for a Christian lawyer in your area. This contact information is provided for personal use only and should not be used for inquiries. Connect with other Christ law students with our online directory. The main number of CLS is 703-642-1070. You can also email us at clshq@clsnet.org to reach a member of the CLS team.
The organization was founded in 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, by four lawyers (Paul Bernard, Gerrit P. Groen, Henry Luke Brinks, and Elmer Johnson) who gathered at an American Bar Association convention in 1959 to pray together. [Citation needed] Since its inception in 1961, the nine organizational objectives of CLS as set out in the amended bylaws of nonprofits have been as follows:[6] Carl H. Esbeck University of Missouri, School of Law Columbia, MO To accept and continue with CLS`s Find A Christian Lawyer directory, click here: I accept Chairman and Chairman of the Board charles M. Oellermann Jones Day Columbus, OH Benjamin Bull National Center on Sexual Exploitation Scottsdale, AZ You have the option to join and pay annual or monthly contributions. (If you cannot afford our current contribution structure, we invite you to renew your contribution under the Financial Hardship Rate.) Past President Sally Wagenmaker Wagenmaker & Oberly, LLC Chicago, IL This directory is for individuals looking for a private lawyer. Any solicitation, marketing or other similar purpose is prohibited. CLS membership is not required, and there is no fee to search this directory * Automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank or credit card account help CLS reduce costs and stabilize cash flow for ministry support. Michael Hernandez Regent University School of Law Virginia Beach, VA CLS is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by contributions, donations, and donations. Donors include Alliance Defending Freedom, which donated more than $420,000 to CLS in 2008. [4] For churches, Christian schools and faith organizations.
We are your board of directors, here to serve you. We are committed to following Jesus in everything we do on the board. If you have any questions about the Christian Legal Society or how you can serve Jesus through CLS services, please feel free to contact us using the contact details provided below. If you have a candidate for the CLS Board of Directors, please read our invitation here. Richard Campanelli University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Their case Christian Legal Society v. Martinez was brought before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2010. [13] It was pleaded on April 19, 2010 and decided 5 to 4 against the CLS on June 28, 2010.
The court upheld the university of California, Hastings College of the Law`s policy, which regulates the official recognition of student groups, which required groups to admit all students, regardless of status or beliefs, in order to receive recognition. [14] [15] [16] Monique A. Miles Old Towne Associates, P.C. Alexandria, VA Each chapter provides a community dedicated to serving the profession and the public in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wallace L. Larson Carson Messinger PLLC Phoenix, AZ Our Center for Religious Law and Freedom offers ongoing opportunities to contribute to First Amendment advocacy efforts in state and federal courts, state legislatures, and the U.S. Congress. Acting Director, Centre for Law and Religious Freedom.