Geoffrey Blackwell joined American Atheists in 2016.

As Legal Director, Geoffrey oversees American Atheists’ efforts to repair officials’ and judges’ understanding of the First Amendment and the separation between religion and government. He takes point in crafting American Atheists’ litigation strategy, monitors federal legislation and policy developments, weighs in on relevant court cases through amicus briefs, and works to educate the legal community through outreach and scholarly writing.

Geoffrey also has a passion for international human rights law and volunteers each year as a judge for the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. While earning his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law, he participated in the school’s Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation Clinic and served as the president of the International Law Society at Rutgers University School of Law (Camden).