Tuesday 27 December 2011

Wisdom and Virtues of Jay Sekulow

Jay Sekulow was born on June 10, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York and in the Jewish faith. But Jay converted to Christianity when he got older. He graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelor’s degree and then he completed his Doctorate in Jurisprudence. As a part of his extensive understanding of law and justice, Mr. Sekulow did a Ph.D. in American Legal History.

The studies and specialization related to the legal issues, constitutional rights and religious freedom inculcated wisdom and foresightedness in Jay Sekulow.

To sharpen his skills and direct his thoughts for the betterment of humanity, Mr. Sekulow started his career in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service as a Tax trial attorney, to bring in the cases on behalf of the United States Department of Treasury in the United States Tax Court.

Mr. Sekulow’s progressive career brought many responsibilities for him as the Director for the American Center of Law and Justice (ACLJ) in the year 1991.

Since then, he is continuously serving the organization ACLJ with his noble thoughts and stronger determination as a Chief Counsel. In his endeavor for enlightening the minds of people about the true meaning of freedom and righteousness, Mr. Sekulow is determinant in spreading awareness about equality, non-discrimination, religious liberty, freedom and constitutional rights.

For many, Jay Sekulow is a man of revolutionary wisdom and great virtues because he has defended many cases related to freedom, right to speech and First Amendment issues in the United States Supreme Court. Most of the cases resulted in a successful judgment that honored him several times through his career.

In the year 1994, his name was listed among some of the most distinguished lawyers in America on the Power List of The National Law Journal.

For his selfless dedication and efforts towards the mankind, he was included in the American Lawyer’s Public Sector 45 list as a most dedicated legal public servant.

In another listing, The National Law Journal added his name to the top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America and recently, he was embellished as one of the 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers in the United States of America of the last 30 years.


Thursday 15 December 2011

Jay Sekulow insist on Religious and Constitutional Freedom

Religion plays an important role in drafting history of a Country and about its people. Be it due to fear or respect, people tend to follow rules & guidelines set by a religion and in times of adversity, they offer prayers to set things right. Thus, right to speech and preach your religion is one of the important rights offered to the citizens of any country. Jay Sekulow, the defender and follower of such rights is a noble and humble person who has devoted his life in the service of humankind.

According to Mr. Sekulow and American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) - “Sept. 11, 2001 will be remembered in history not only as a horrible act of terrorism on the lands of United States, but also a time when Americans sacrificed their lives for others, a time when they stood together, unified and resilient.” To prove it true, every year thousands of people assemble at Ground zero to offer prayers in order to bring comfort and solace to humanity as a whole. It is natural that if something good or bad happens in any part of the world, it surely affects the rest of the world.

Mr. Sekulow has argued many cases in respect to religious liberty and constitutional freedom. The most significant case he handled in Supreme Court was that of few students who want to have a Bible club in high school. He defended their case successfully that resulted in winning the permission to form a club.

The growing phenomenon of critical issues involving life and religious freedom that was prevailing in Europe can have adverse effects on US constitution also. Thus to safeguard the interest of the people at both the locations, Mr. Sekulow and ACLJ set their office in France as European Court of Human Rights, so as to handle the cases related to people of Europe there and then without mixing them with the cases of US.

Jay Sekulow believes that rights and duties are like hand and glove with each other, but the common man is neither aware of his rights nor of his duties. Thus to educate them and to make them aware of their rights and duties, he became a presenter in a weekly radio show and accept guest requests from various TV programs.


Friday 25 November 2011

Where there is a Will there is a Way, proves Jay Sekulow

Jay Sekulow, a man with a bulls-eye focus and aggressive strategies has countless rewards and accomplishments that were achieved for defending religious liberties and constitutional rights in the United States of America. For more than two decades in the lawful profession, Mr. Sekulow has victoriously argued on many occasions before the Supreme Court of the United States.

His litigation tactics and the knowledge of law & justice are the greatest resource of enlightenment for the next generation advocates, defending religious liberties and constitutional freedom. Out of the many cases that he has defended, there were many that brought attention and recognition in favor for all his great work and efforts.

Some of the most prominent cases defended by Jay Sekulow in his career are-

• The right of religious groups to pass out tracks in airports was disciplined as his first successful case before the Supreme Court.
• For protecting the right of high school students to form Bible clubs and prayer groups in public school campuses
• For providing the access to utilize public facilities equally by the churches and the other permitted groups
• In defending the freedom of speech rights of pro-life advocates to be free from criminal prosecution for conveying their pro-life message
• For protecting the right of the younger generation to be engaged in the political system by donating to the campaign of their choice
• To display the Ten Commandments monuments and other monuments in public parks

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), a law firm and educational organization specializing in constitutional law as well as the European Center for Law and Justice (ECLJ) have a reputed and respected judicial advocate Jay Sekulow as their Chief Counsel.

Jay Alan Sekulow and the firm ACLJ work with Members of Congress to advise them on proposed legislation and represent them in crucial legal matters. Being a successful Supreme Court advocate, Jay Sekulow is a highly appreciated broadcaster and the host of Jay Sekulow Live! that broadcasts on more than 850 radio stations nationwide on weekdays. Through his national call-in radio program, he brings to his listeners the insights and the importance of constitutional rights and freedom.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Jay Sekulow: UPDATE – ObamaCare Opposition Growing

The response has been overwhelming. In the first 24 hours after the Supreme Court announced it would determine the constitutionality of ObamaCare, nearly 40,000 Americans expressed their opposition to this flawed law and signed on to our upcoming amicus briefs urging the Justices to declare the entire law unconstitutional. That number continues to grow.

This is just the beginning. We know many more Americans want to be a part of this historic challenge at the high court. If you haven’t done so yet, please add your name here.

We knew that this issue would generate a lot of media attention, both online and television interviews. I discussed the ObamaCare challenges at length today on The 700 Club and on FOX News, which you can view here:
                               

Our position is very clear: the entire law – including the individual mandate, which forces Americans to purchase health insurance or face a penalty – must go. This is an unprecedented power grab by Congress – an unconstitutional requirement that forces Americans to purchase something – in this case, health insurance.

When the Supreme Court hears more than 5 hours of oral argument, every single issue involving ObamaCare will be front-and-center. The high court will consider every aspect of this law. You can read an in-depth analysis of the issues before the Court here.
The fact is this individual mandate translates to a cost of citizenship in the United States. Either you purchase what the government tells you to, or you face severe penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. The question comes down to this, as I told NBC News, if we allow Congress to have the authority here, where does it stop?

The Wall Street Journal editorial page put this challenge into the proper prospective.

“The law is already speeding the ruin of U.S. health care, increasing costs and reducing competition. It is easily the most unpopular major reform in decades and the most unpopular entitlement expansion ever. More broadly, it is impossible to duck the matter of whether this law’s powers would stop at health care, as its backers insist, or whether it will be merely the first wave of other such mandated enforcements, if the federal government is given the power to compel individuals to participate in commerce, rather than merely regulate it.”

In addition to the thousands of Americans who will join with us in filing briefs challenging ObamaCare, we will represent more than 100 members of Congress who are opposed to this measure being enacted.

About Jay Sekulow

Jay Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), one of the most prestigious law firms in the country. He is an accomplished Supreme Court advocate, renowned expert on religious liberty, and a respected broadcaster. Jay Sekulow is an attorney with a passion for protecting religious liberty - freedom - democracy.

Monday 14 November 2011

Jay Sekulow A Lawyer, A Broadcaster and A Teacher

Jay Sekulow is a lawyer who has a passion in protecting religious liberty, democracy and freedom. For nearly a half century he has been working to safeguard religious and constitutional freedoms in Congresss, courts and in public arena as well. However aside from being an accomplished court advocate, there is still another part of Jay Sekulow. He is known as a respected broadcaster and at the same time presently serving on the faculty of Regent University School of Law as a Distinguished Professor of Law.

Jay Sekulow has esteblished an extensive media strategy to extend the reach of the ACLJ – a daily radio broadcast dealing with the tough problems that really matters most, a weekly television show which highlights important decision makers, a website that is user-friendly that contributes updated information, and debating and engaging the issues in the public arena.

Jay Sekulow provides insights and education to listeners daily through his national call-in radio program, Jay Sekulow Live!that is broadcast to more than 850 radio stations. He also hosts ACLJ This Week, a weekly television program which is broadcast on several networks nationwide.

With his ongoing commitment to education, Jay Sekulow is devoted to coaching the next generation of religious liberty experts. Through the ACLJ, Sekulow allows Regent Law students to learn firsthand from practicing constitutional scholars and to take part in landmark federal court litigation and in state courts around the nation. Through his legal education programs, students get to experience firsthand the ever-developing area of international human rights and religious liberties litigation while being trained by some of the experts in the field.

Jay Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), one of the most prestigious law firms in the country. He is an accomplished Supreme Court advocate, renowned expert on religious liberty, and a respected broadcaster. Jay Sekulow is an attorney with a passion for protecting religious liberty - freedom - democracy.

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Thursday 3 November 2011

A Renowned Attorney: A Short Biography of Jay Sekulow

Jay Sekulow A renowned attorney, Jay Sekulow was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised Jewish, but converted to Christianity in college and now considers himself a messianic Jew.

Education and Early Career

Jay Sekulow graduated cum laude and went on to earn a doctor of jurisprudence from Mercer Law School, where he graduated from among the top 5 percent of his class. He also served as an editorial staff member of the Mercer Law Review while he is still a student at Mercer. Later he acquired his Ph.D from Regent University, authoring his dissertation on American Legal History.

After he graduated from law school, Jay Sekulow started his renowned legal career as a trial tax attorney for the Office of the Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) where he stand for the United Sates Department of Treasury in tax cases before the US Tax Court. After working with the IRS, Jay Sekulow begin his private practice, building one of the fastest-growing law firms in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1986, Jay Sekulow became the General Legal Counsel for Jews for Jesus before he bring into existence the Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism (C.A.S.E). Still serving as Chief Counsel, he joined ACLJ in 1990.

Awards and Accomplishments

Throughout his career, Jay Sekulow has been honored several times. He was included to the National Law Journal’s Power List in 1994 that highlights a number of the most prolific attorneys in America. In 1997, he was identified by the American Lawyer’s Public Sector 45 as one of the most dedicated legal public servants who have made the most impact in their corresponding fields. The National Law Journal put him in their highly coveted 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America list and most recently, Legal Times marked him as one of the 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the last thirty year, solidifying his place as one of the most distinguished legal professionals in the United States these days.

Jay at Present

Jay Sekulow as a Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), is an accomplished Supreme Court advocate, renowned professional on religious liberty, and a revered broadcaster. He has been married to Pamela since 1978 and has 2 adult sons, Jordan who is an attorney with the ACLJ and Director of International Operations conjointly co-hosts the radio and tv programming together with his father and Logan oversees the ACLJ’s multi-media operations.

Jay Sekulow is a passionate advocate for safeguarding religious and constitutional freedoms with a formidable record of success. His steadfast determination and commitment to protecting these freedoms is expansive along with his work leading to a long-lasting impact across America and around the world.

Thursday 20 October 2011

Jay Sekulow explains Religious Liberty in the New World for the New Generation

The American centre of Law and Justice (ACLJ), has Jay Sekulow as their chief counsel. He has made his mark as an established Supreme Court advocate and an esteemed broadcaster on many Christian radio channels supporting and spreading the cause of constitutional rights and religious freedom. His radio show broadcasts in almost 850 stations with people calling and having discussions on various legal issues, along with many distinguished guests invited to speak on the show.

He got his graduate and postgraduate degree from Mercer University and started working as a tax trial attorney in the office of the Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Jay Sekulow fought for the constitutional rights of minors in McConnell v. FEC, in which the high court decided that minors could practice their right of participating in political campaigns. Public students got the freedom to make bible clubs and organizations because of the mergens case, which he fought for them. A trusted name for religious liberty litigation, he has fought numerous cases in the Supreme Court with some of them bearing landmark results.

Jay Sekulow made religious equality an international cause with the help of ACLJ being established in various countries such as Iraq, Russia, France, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe. In Strasbourg France, the European centre of law and justice was established by him for representing issues such as Israel’s national security during the Gaza conflict in 2009.

ACLJ is a nonprofit organization and individuals as well as government agencies request their services and advice in various issues including those of human rights.

Jay Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), one of the most prestigious law firms in the country. He is an accomplished Supreme Court advocate, renowned expert on religious liberty, and a respected broadcaster. Jay Sekulow is an attorney with a passion for protecting religious liberty - freedom - democracy.

Thursday 13 October 2011

The New Generation Visionary – Jay Sekulow

A name of selfless contributions that stands and vies against injustice is that of Jay Sekulow, a noble man and a respected lawyer who firmly believes that ‘no one is above the law’. A scholar, a counselor and an advocate, Mr. Sekulow lawfully supports the religious liberties and constitutional freedom of every human.

His span of work exceeds nation’s boundaries to advocate constitutional freedom, human rights and religious liberties on international platforms. Other than his association with American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), Mr. Sekulow established The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) in Strasbourg, The Slavic Centre of Law and Justice (SCLJ) in Moscow, The East African Centre for Law and Justice in Kenya and The African Centre for Law and Justice in Zimbabwe.

For aspiring law students, he is a vast ocean of knowledge and experience that grooms and polishes their talent to become potential leaders to defend peace and humanity in different parts of the world. In this realm, the remarkable contributions and revolutionary efforts of Jay Sekulow were honored with many rewards and recognitions by several leading newspapers and magazines. In The Supreme Court he defended successfully various types of cases for the rights and freedom of every American citizen. According to him, educating people about their constitutional rights and liberties can bring the real victory that he aimed in his life. To achieve this victory, Jay Sekulow continuously develops different mediums either written or verbal, to educate people about the importance of their rights and freedom.

The past 25 glorious years of his work have established many landmarks with his arguments that ultimately show the triumph of his dedicated efforts. He has successfully secured the rights of people, such as:

• The Right to pass through tracks in airports for religious groups

• The Right to form Bible clubs and prayer groups in public school campuses by the students

• The Right to have equal access to public facilities in churches

• Free speech rights of pro-life advocates to be free from criminal prosecution for conveying their pro-life message

• The Right to get engaged in the political process for young people by supporting the campaign of their choice

• The Right by the government to display the Ten Commandments and other monuments in public parks.

Jay Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), one of the most prestigious law firms in the country. He is an accomplished Supreme Court advocate, renowned expert on religious liberty, and a respected broadcaster. Jay Sekulow is an attorney with a passion for protecting religious liberty - freedom - democracy.

Monday 10 October 2011

Jay Sekulow emphasize on Religious Freedom and Constitutional Rights

There is evidence that the following of a religion even in the historical era differentiates people and country from one another. We, as humans, adhere to specific sets of rules and guidelines formed by the prophets of a religion. People offer prayers to align their deeds for a good cause. The citizens of every nation are imbued with the constitutional right to speak and preach their religion without any restriction and discrimination. One humble leader, who dedicated all his efforts in defending such rights is Jay Sekulow.

On September 11, 2001, hundreds of Americans & Non-Americans lost their lives and or the lives of their loved ones in a heinous act of terrorism that shattered The United States of America. According to the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and Mr. Sekulow, this day will also be known as a time when every American stood together, unified and resilient for their losses. Thousands of people gather every year at Ground Zero to offer prayers of peace and solace for the souls of their loved ones.

Jay Sekulow, in respect to constitutional freedom and religious liberty, has argued several cases and the most important was that of the school students who wanted to have a Bible club in their school. In The Supreme Court, he handled and defended the case resulting in successful grant of permission to form a club. Mr. Sekulow and ACLJ were well aware of the issues related to religious freedom in Europe that can also adversely affect the United States to some extent. To protect and safeguard the interest of the people, they established their office in France as the European Court of Human Rights in order to resolve the cases of people in Europe immediately.

Jay Sekulow knows that a way to thrust aside the differences and discrimination prevailing in this society is by educating people about their constitutional rights and freedom. In realm of this awareness, Mr. Sekulow is available a presenter in a weekly radio show and accepts guests’ requests from various TV programs.

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Jay Sekulow – The Chronicle of a Hero; of a Hope

Jay Sekulow – on June 10, 1956, a child inherited to become a savior of religion & human rights, was born in Brooklyn, New York. Young Sekulow tied knots with Pamela for a lifelong companionship and have two sons: Jordan Sekulow – a political campaign consultant and Logan Sekulow – host of ‘The Logan Show’, a Christian variety show.

In the endeavor of understanding and specializing in law and justice pertaining to legal matters, constitutional rights, religion, freedom and humanity, Mr. Sekulow earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Mercer University. From Regent University, Jay received a Ph.D. on the subject of American Legal History.

In his younger days, he started working as a tax trial attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service to bring in the cases on behalf of the United States Department of Treasury in the United States Tax Court. In the year 1991, he became the Director of The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and continued to progress and serve currently as Chief Counsel.

As a hero– Jay Sekulow argued several times in his career in front of the United States Supreme Court for the cases focusing religious liberty and issues related to First Amendment. Since 1987, he counseled varied types of cases and issues, resulting in successful judgment. All through his career, Mr. Sekulow has been honored numerous times.

The National Law Journal’s Power List, highlighting few of the most prolific attorneys in America, enlisted his name in the year 1994. In the American Lawyer’s Public Sector 45 list, he was named among the dedicated legal public servants for their impactful contribution. A list from The National Law Journal included him in the top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America. Recently, he was profiled as one of the 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 years in the United States of America.

In the realm of bringing justice and equality, Jay Sekulow educated people for their rights and constitutional freedom through his highly appreciated publications. Focusing on the same objective and legal & legislative issues, this American Attorney is hosting Jay Sekulow Live! – A radio program, that airs on nationwide radio stations.

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Understanding Religious and Constitutional Rights with Jay Sekulow


There are just a few people in our planet that have devoted their life to the service of humanity, whether it is through social services or fighting for constitutional rights. Jay Sekulow, a humble & dedicated Chief Counsel working in one of the most prestigious law firms in the United States – The American Center for Law and Justice, is one such name. He has proved with his immense contribution in the field of law that the most important things required to work for the benefits of others are –The right attitude, an in-depth knowledge and soulful courage.

Mr. Jay Sekulow completed doctorate in American Legal History and has been honored several times throughout his career. He was named in some of the most important and prominent lists of successful people, like-:
  • In the year 1994 - The most prolific attorney in America
  • In the year 1997 - Dedicated legal public servant
  • One of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by National Law Journal

He knows the real power of education, thus he never hesitates to impart his immense knowledge to the young law students and guide them through his various successful case histories and law-practicing experience. He has a strong hold on the belief that guiding a common person about his rights is the only solution to eradicate discrimination and injustice in the community. For practically implementing this revolutionary idea, he started his weekly, national call-in radio program as well as he has accepted guests request from various TV programs.

Mr. Sekulow has expertise in defending religious liberty, constitutional freedom and tax cases.
 Twelve of his most important, religious and civil cases that were argued in the Supreme Court are the learning experience for the upcoming talent. He relates himself well to the immigrants and is ever ready to fight for their constitutional and religious rights. He believes that freedom of speech must be practiced in all spheres; according to him, young people must be allowed to share their thoughts and views in every nation’s political system.

In his busy schedule, he always manages to extract time to educate law professionals like Assistant United States Attorneys, Federal, State & Local Litigators and many others that are already serving on reputed posts. Jay Sekulow is also a member of the Supreme Court Historical Society, serving on its Board of Trustees.


Saturday 17 September 2011

Jay Sekulow: Imparting Lawful Vision to Society

Who has the courage and faith to stand and compete against “wrong?” Jay Sekulow does, as a counselor, an advocate, scholar and a respected citizen he strongly believes that “no one is above the law.” Thus he lawfully defends the religious liberties and constitutional freedom for people around the globe. He along with the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), work for religious freedoms.
  
He is an ocean of knowledge and imparts the same to society through different mediums. He grooms law students and polishes their talent so as to make them the next generation defenders of religion and humanity.  His work has no boundaries; consequently, he founded the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) in Strasbourg, Slavic Centre of Law and Justice (SCLJ) in Moscow, East African Centre for Law and Justice in Kenya, African Centre for Law and Justice in Zimbabwe, International affiliates of the ACLJ to advocate human rights and religious liberties on an international front.

Many renowned magazines and newspaper have credited him with many awards and recognitions for his distinguished and remarkable efforts and work towards society. His various victories in different cases continue to have significant position for the pro-life movement and for the free speech rights of all Americans. His continuous contribution towards education via written and oral mediums is of paramount importance.

Mr. Jay Sekulow’s past record of 25 glorious years has many landmarks and established victories. With his arguments, he has secured rights like:
  • Right of religious groups to pass out Bibles in airports
  • Right of students to form Bible clubs and prayer groups on public school campuses
  • Right of churches to have equal access to public facilities
  • Free speech rights of pro-life advocates to be free from criminal prosecution for conveying their pro-life message
  • Right of young people to engage in the political process by donating to the campaign of their choice
  • Right to the governments to be able to display Ten Commandments and monuments in public parks
Jay Sekulow is a lawyer who has devoted most of his life towards securing rights for the religious in the world.

Thursday 8 September 2011

With Jay Sekulow, Fight against Discrimination and Unconstitutional Means


It is a noble thought to fight & protect religious & constitutional freedom. Jay Sekulow, a counselor, an advocate, and a scholar has spent most of his life defending religious liberty and constitutional freedom. Running the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), Jay Sekulow has handled some of the most critical cases involving these issues in the US.

Mr. Sekulow a faculty and law expert has guided a new generation of law students with his distinctive knowledge and vast experience. As an accomplished advocate he has argued several pioneer religious and civil cases in the Supreme Court. Along with defending religious liberty and constitutional freedoms, Mr. Jay Sekulow has also handled tax cases.

His international work has led him to several victories including protecting the rights of immigrants, fighting for students who want to have a bible club in high school and fighting against those who want to overlook various public rights and freedom.  In addition to his international work, he along with ACLJ remains committed to defending religious heritage beyond all borders.

He always lends a hand in noble and righteous causes to provide relief to society from discriminatory, illegal and unconstitutional laws. His success in complicated cases has become internationally admired.
Jay Sekulow exemplifies real commitment and dedication towards defending legal, political, and cultural issues in America and across the globe.

Jay Sekulow has been honored many times and in many ways throughout his career. He was named in almost all the reputed and prestigious lists, addressing him as the most dedicated and most successful attorneys in America.

Executing and realizing the responsibility of a respected broadcaster, Jay Sekulow brings vision along with knowledge to his listeners and viewers through his national call-in radio weekly-program and he also accepts guest requests from various TV programs.