About
Rena M. Lindevaldsen is a Professor of Law and Bar Exam Success Coordinator at Liberty University School of Law. She holds a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and a B.A. from Michigan State University. Her work intersects legal scholarship, religious freedom advocacy, and traditional family values.
- Admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, and Virginia
- Active in the United States Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal
- Senior Litigation Counsel at Liberty Counsel (nonprofit legal organization)
Research Focus: Constitutional law, family law, religious liberty, and gender identity issues. She has filed landmark lawsuits against same-sex marriage initiatives, defended religious expression in schools, and challenged sex education curricula. Her scholarship critiques the legal implications of gender ideology and advocates for parental rights in education.
Publication Trends: Recent works analyze gender identity and discrimination law (2019), constitutional conflicts (2017), and medical-legal ethics (2019). Earlier works focus on parental autonomy (2008) and religious freedom (2010). All work aligns with conservative legal theory and cultural policy debates.
Professional Impact: Lindevaldsen has represented major real estate and banking firms, contributed to Broker-Dealer Law and Regulation, and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2011-2016). She co-authored legal memoranda on federal marriage amendments and state legislation, including Illinois' human rights act.
