Michael J. DePrimo is Senior Litigation Counsel for the American Family Association Center for Law & Policy (CLP). Established in 1990 and based in Tupelo, Miss., the CLP is a public interest-type law firm specializing in constitutional litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. The CLP also advises state and federal legislators on constitutional, political and legal issues and drafts legislation for governmental bodies at the local, state and federal level. The CLP responds to the requests of Christians for legal representation involving First Amendment free speech and free exercise rights, as well as the constitutional issues involved in the continuing battle against pornography and obscenity.

Mr. DePrimo has argued numerous cases before federal courts of appeal and state supreme courts on behalf of individuals whose constitutional rights were infringed by the unlawful actions of government officials. In addition to his litigation practice, he advises state and local officials on matters of public policy and legislation, including Internet filtering of pornography and other materials harmful to minors.

Mr. DePrimo is a regular contributor for We Hold These Truths, a daily radio program featuring the CLP attorneys discussing constitutional issues, particularly the First Amendment and other issues of public policy. The program airs on nearly 200 American Family Radio stations across the country.

He is a nationally recognized expert in regulation of sexually oriented businesses and frequently is invited to speak on this issue to groups across the country. Mr. DePrimo also has lectured at continuing legal education seminars for practicing lawyers. He has appeared as a frequent guest on national radio programs and been quoted in numerous media outlets.

Mr. DePrimo is licensed to practice law in the states of Conn., Miss. and Va. In addition, he is admitted to the United States Courts of Appeal for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and District of Columbia Circuits, as well as the United States Supreme Court. He received his law degree from Regent University School of Law in 1989. He resides in Tupelo, Miss.