Our Core Values
Faith is more than a guiding principle for our firm, it is the foundation upon which we operate. We believe that practicing law is more than a profession, it is a calling to serve others with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Our faith guides us in every aspect of our work, from how we interact with clients to how we approach each case.
Family shapes the way we practice law; it is the heart and soul of everything we do. We understand that legal matters often involve the most intimate and cherished aspects of people’s lives, and we approach each case with the same care and consideration we would give to our own family.
Freedom stands at the core of our mission, serving as the cornerstone of our practice. We believe that everyone deserves to live with autonomy and dignity, free from oppression and injustice. Our commitment to freedom drives us to tirelessly advocate for our clients’ rights, ensuring that they are heard, respected, and protected.
About Wade Callender
Wade Callender is an accomplished attorney and Navy veteran. After graduating from law school and clerking for Chief Judge Gierke of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Wade began his active-duty service in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. In addition to other awards, Wade Callender was a RADM Hugh H. Howell Award nominee, a recipient of the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a 2-time recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal, and a recipient the Global War on Terror medal.
After succeeding as both a military officer and General Counsel within the entertainment industry, Wade became Deputy Executive Director & General Counsel of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (“NRA-ILA”). While serving as Coordinator for the NRA’s Political Victory Fund and Trustee for the Freedom Action Foundation, Wade also oversaw the entirety of the NRA’s 2nd Amendment caseload throughout the United States. As one NRA officer acclaimed:
“This is no small feat; under NRA Bylaws, no one holds more authority over the Nation’s Second Amendment litigation than Wade.”
Wade Callender is credited as a “key architect” of the landmark Bruendecision, in which the Supreme Court of the United States confirmed the American right of armed self-defense across all 50 states. To date, the Bruendecision in 2022 is widely regarded as the most important Second Amendment decision in American history.
Wade continues to assist religious institutions and the American gun industry in various arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States. Wade Callender received his law degree and certificate in Law & Public Policy from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; Wade also holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. Wade is an active member of various groups, including the Center for National Policy (CNP), the Federalist Society, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Wade & his wife, Erica, reside in Frisco, Texas, where their daughter, Vanna, attends Frisco’s Legacy Christian Academy. The Callender family’s charitable & professional efforts orbit their core values of faith, family and freedom.
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