Cliff Martin - First Liberty

Cliff Martin is Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute.

Cliff joined First Liberty in January 2025. Previously, Cliff worked for several large law firms in Los Angeles over a span of two decades, representing employers defending various employment-related claims in state and federal courts. Cliff graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003 and from Pepperdine University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and political science. Cliff is a member of the California and Texas State Bars and is also admitted to various federal district and appellate courts.

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