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Welcome to the website of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network! We're a fellowship of Orthodox Christian attorneys and law students from across the United States who share a desire to build relationships and learn to serve our Lord through the legal profession.

We are pleased to announce that after six years as an informal group, OCAN has now been formally established as a nonprofit corporation and we're ready to take OCAN's ministry to a higher level.

OCAN is not just another professional association. We'd like to help make your legal career a part of your life journey in Christ. As St. Paul said, “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Col. 3:17).

We invite you to join us for what we hope will be a career-transforming journey. Check out our website to learn more about our history, mission, and purposes.

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Our “Priestly” Role as Lawyers

08/13/24

In the Orthodox Church, we’re often tempted to think that only clergy do “work” for the Lord. But this is not only false, it’s a shirking of our duties as Christians to serve t

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Churches: Beware of Copyright Trolls

07/10/24

A well-meaning volunteer finds a photo of happy volunteers on the web to accompany the priest’s article on service to others. The article is posted on the church website to edify the faith

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What’s in a name?

07/09/24

As Orthodox Christians, names mean something to us. As attorneys, definitions matter. What about our name, “Orthodox Christian Attorneys Network”? What do each of the words mean and

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Integrating our Faith in our Profession

06/17/24

It’s summer and our social calendars have exploded with activity. Our caseload remains high and the occasional emergency appears to be occurring every week. The one constant thread, our Orthodox

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The Practice of Law as Ascetic Struggle

05/17/24

The legal career is not exactly the most conducive to a life of prayer, reflection, and holiness. The billable hour can be tyrannical. Interacting with opposing counsel can be combative and anxiety-in

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Protecting Our Youth
From Sexual Misconduct & Other Harms

How Every Lawyer in a Parish Can Help

Wed. Sept. 18th
12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT

Sadly, sexual abuse of minors is a risk in any organization where youth are present, including Orthodox churches. And lawsuits for sexual misconduct is the number one reason churches appear in court. OCAN is partnering with Orthodox Youth Ministries to create a model Youth Protection Policy for the Orthodox jurisdictions that don't have one.

Please join us for a discussion on youth protection issues, including:

Why Orthodox parishes must care about youth sexual abuse prevention.
On what basis can churches be held liable for sexual abuse?
Which church members have a legal obligation to report suspected sexual abuse to law enforcement?
How can you help your parish protect youth from abuse?

Speakers:

Ken Liu, Executive Director, Orthodox Christian Attorney Network
Aleks O. Rushing, Partner and Education Attorney, Husch Blackwell LLP

Orthodox Christian Attorney Network 2.0
Kick-Off Meeting

New to OCAN? Listen to OCAN's Executive Director Ken Liu introduce the newly revamped organization's vision, purposes, and goals, and meet our new Board of Directors.

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Please consider supporting OCAN!

If you believe in OCAN's mission, please consider a donation to help us in this inaugural year. Your support is crucial for laying a solid foundation for our ministry as we inspire Orthodox attorneys to live out their lives and careers fully for Christ, serve the Orthodox Church, and make a positive impact on our nation and the world.

“The emergence of the Orthodox Christian Attorney Network is a long-awaited and happy development for Orthodox Christianity in the United States. Creating this national pan-Orthodox professional community will clearly enhance the presence of Orthodox Christianity in the legal and judicial systems of our culture, and reinforce the principles and values of our holy faith among an important and underserved portion of our faithful. Having Orthodox Christian leaders in the legal community will doubtless enhance the quality of legal thinking in the United States, and provide a much-needed support system for faithful lawyers around the country. We look forward to the many blessings that will emerge within and because of OCAN.”

- Eric S. Namee, Managing Member, Hinkle Law Firm and President, Virginia H. Farah Foundation

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