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K. Hollyn Hollman
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K. Hollyn Hollman is general counsel of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C. As general counsel, Ms. Hollman provides legal analysis on church-state issues that arise before Congress, the courts, and administrative agencies. Her work includes preparing friend-of-the-court submissions, giving presentations for research institutions and religious organizations, and issuing briefings for congressional staff. She writes a regular column for the BJC's monthly publication, Report from the Capital. In addition, she consults with national print media on matters relating to church-state relations.

Prior to her work at the Baptist Joint Committee, Hollman was an attorney in private practice specializing in employment law and litigation. She practiced in firms in Nashville, Tennessee, and in the District of Columbia. She is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court, District of Columbia and Tennessee bars. Hollman graduated with a B.A. in politics from Wake Forest University. She received her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she was a member of the Tennessee Law Review and the National Moot Court Team.

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Obama Clarifies Religious Liberty Protections, Strengthens Foundation of Faith-Based Policy

Posted November 29, 2010 | 11:25:27 (EST)

It was not fast and it did not finish the job, but the Obama administration's executive order clarifying policies on government partnerships with faith-based organizations is important. Largely based on recommendations of his Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the changes will improve social services delivery and protection for...

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Why the Campaign for Politics in the Pulpit Is a Bad Idea

Posted September 23, 2010 | 22:03:27 (EST)

As citizens we are called to work toward a just society. It should be no surprise, then, that people of faith have been engaged in virtually every social reform movement throughout American history. Religious individuals and houses of worship have the right and responsibility to take part in important public...

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Does the National Day of Prayer Violate Church-State Separation?

Posted May 6, 2010 | 13:12:00 (EST)

Today, in cities across the country, public events will mark the National Day of Prayer 2010.

There is no problem when Americans -- including public officials -- gather to pray. In fact, for people of faith, every day should be a day of prayer. Questions properly arise, however, when the...

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