Navigating the Legal Landscape:
Common Questions for Atheist Activists
July 25, 8:00 pm ET
Join us for an informative webinar where we tackle some of the most common legal issues atheists face and explore whether they are actionable in the current legal climate. Our presentation will provide clarity on issues such as the separation of church and state, religious displays on public property, and challenges to religious privilege in government settings. We’ll discuss the viability of these actions in today’s judicial environment, including commentary on recent and relevant Supreme Court decisions.
In the second half of the session, we’ll open the floor to your questions. This is a valuable opportunity to gain insights, share your concerns, and learn from the experiences of others in our community. Whether you are a seasoned activist or new to atheist advocacy, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively navigate the legal landscape.
Our Presenters:
Alison Gill is Vice President for Legal and Policy at American Atheists, where she manages the organization’s federal and state advocacy for religious equality and litigation activities to protect the separation of religion and government. Alison is a nationally recognized expert on civil rights law and state advocacy.
Prior to her work with American Atheists, Alison worked as a consultant to nonprofits focusing on advocacy strategy and systemic change and as Senior Legislative Counsel at the Human Rights Campaign, where she managed state-level advocacy on issues such as conversion therapy, bullying prevention, education discrimination, health and wellness, youth homelessness, and data collection.
Geoffrey Blackwell joined American Atheists in September 2016. As litigation counsel, he responds to reports of potential violations of the separation between religion and government, works with government officials to find mutually acceptable solutions to issues, and manages litigation if issues cannot be resolved amicably.
Prior to joining the staff of American Atheists, Geoffrey served as Associate Counsel in a New Jersey civil litigation firm and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Humanist Network. Every year, he volunteers as a judge for the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Prior to joining the staff of American Atheists, Geoffrey served as Associate Counsel in a New Jersey civil litigation firm and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Humanist Network. Every year, he volunteers as a judge for the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
American Atheists is a 501(c)(3) non-partisan, nonprofit educational organization that relies on the support of members like you. Contributions are tax-deductible. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 74-2466507 and our Combined Federal Campaign number is 52217.
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United States
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