Dan joined Becket in 2026 to expand the firm’s government affairs capacity. As Deputy Government Affairs Director, he helps Becket identify and defeat emerging threats to its clients’ religious liberty.
Before joining Becket, Dan was Associate General Counsel and Director of Religious Liberty at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He previously worked in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, where he was Chief of Policy & Information in the office’s Conscience & Religious Freedom Division. He also served as Deputy General Counsel at the Archdiocese of Washington.
Dan majored in philosophy at Dartmouth College and studied law at the University of Virginia. His wife and four children lovingly indulge his goal of visiting all the national parks.
Micah joined Becket as a Government Affairs Analyst in 2026. He supports the Government Affairs team with legislative and regulatory tracking.
Prior to Becket, Micah majored in Philosophy and Conservation at the College of William & Mary where he graduated summa cum laude with honors in Philosophy. At William & Mary he worked on a variety of conservation related research projects in Virginia, Colorado, Kenya, and South Africa. His senior philosophy thesis focused on applying G.W.F Hegel’s philosophy to thinking about the relationships between individuals, communities, and the natural world.
Outside of work, Micah enjoys reading, playing and watching soccer, and spending time outdoors.
Amy joined The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in 2016 to develop and manage the firm’s government affairs work. As Government Affairs Director, she tracks federal legislation and regulations that impact the religious exercise of Becket’s clients.
Prior to joining Becket, Amy served as Legislative Counsel to several Members of Congress, supporting their work to protect religious freedom for people of all faiths. These Member efforts resulted in the successful passage of legislative language protecting religious exercise, effective oversight of federal agencies and the military branches, and regular amicus engagement before the Supreme Court.
Before working at Becket, Amy practiced law in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Houghton College (now University) with a degree in political science. In law school she was a member of the Regent Law Review, the Moot Court Board, and was a successful national moot court competitor. Her family is her greatest joy.