Jay Sekulow

Jay Sekulow, J.D., Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Regent University School of Law and serves as Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). He is a nationally recognized expert in constitutional law, religious freedom, and civil liberties, having argued landmark Supreme Court cases such as Westside School District v. Mergens and Lamb’s Chapel v. Center Moriches School District. His work has shaped legal precedents regarding religious organizations in public schools and free speech rights of religious groups.

At Regent Law, Sekulow integrates practical legal advocacy with academia through programs like the ACLJ Spring Semester Program, which offers students experiential learning in Washington, D.C., alongside constitutional law experts. Students collaborate on high-profile cases, including the ACLJ’s Supreme Court victory in Pleasant Grove City v. Summum, which affirmed governments’ rights to display monuments like the Ten Commandments in public spaces.

His academic contributions focus on advancing religious liberty and First Amendment jurisprudence, with Regent Law students actively participating in research and advocacy under his mentorship. Sekulow’s dual role bridges legal practice and education, providing students with unique access to impactful legal work.