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The Kingdom of God & the Common Good:
an Orthodox Approach to Law, Justice, and Mercy
Webinar
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
Video Recording Available Soon!
Dr. Dylan Pahman, author of The Kingdom of God and the Common Good, will join OCAN to discuss an Orthodox Christian approach to law, justice, and mercy.
Other Christian traditions have developed their own modern social thought to address contemporary economic and social problems since the industrial revolution. But what about the Orthodox Tradition? From the Old Testament, to the Gospel, to Byzantium and beyond, Dr. Pahman will show how our Orthodox faith has shaped the development of law throughout history and still has much to offer for the "least of these" among us today.
Join us for this first webinar of 2026 to explore how the Orthodox tradition provides a framework for thinking about important social issues of our time. Register below for this free presentation.
Dylan Pahman is founder and president of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute for Orthodoxy & Liberty, and a research fellow at the Acton Institute. He is author of The Kingdom of God and the Common Good (Ancient Faith, 2025) and Foundations of a Free & Virtuous Society (Acton Institute, 2017). In 2025, he completed his PhD in theology from St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London, on the basis of his published works on Orthodox Christian social thought and asceticism. He is husband to Kelly and father to four children: Brendan, Aidan, Erin, and Callaghan.
Legal Considerations for Security in Houses of Worship
CLE Webinar
February 27, 2026 | 12:00-1:00pm ET
In response to an increasing risk of threats against houses of worship, many Orthodox parishes are evaluating security measures such as engaging professional security personnel or establishing volunteer safety teams to monitor potential risks and maintain a secure environment. As part of these efforts, some parishes are considering whether, and under what circumstances, to permit the presence or use of firearms.
This webinar will examine the legal considerations associated with these decisions, including potential liability risks, regulatory compliance, and an overview of representative state laws governing firearms in houses of worship. The program will provide participants with a practical framework for assessing security policies while navigating applicable legal and risk management concerns.
SPEAKER: Trey Jordan
Mr. Jordan is a former deputy district attorney for Colorado's 18th Judicial District. He is a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Worth, TX. He provides pro-bono legal advice to his parish and other local Christian charities. He is currently in his second year of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies at Cambridge’s diploma program in Orthodox Theology. Mr. Jordan has extensive experience in commercial litigation, business law, capital markets, and structured finance. He is currently the managing partner for The Jordan Law Group, PLLC. Previously, he served as General Counsel for a publicly traded mortgage REIT and as head of legal for mortgage and structured products at a $40 billion investment advisor. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Mississippi State University. He is licensed to practice in Texas, New York and Colorado.
CLE Credit
CLE credit is anticipated in the following states:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MN, MS, NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI
national orthodox Attorney Retreat
"Law, Calling, & Renewal of the Soul"
Save the Date!
April 24-26, 2026
St. Iakovos Retreat Center, Kansasville, WI
Join fellow Orthodox attorneys for a weekend of spiritual renewal, rest, and fellowship! Come to the peaceful St. Iakovos Retreat Center to learn together and reflect on our calling as attorneys and servants of Christ. Through thought-provoking sessions, worship, and time spent with colleagues who share your faith and vocation, this retreat offers an opportunity to (re)discover peace and joy in your work and career. The retreat center is in a rustic spot between Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport. (Rides will be coordinated.) Registration available soon.
Sessions
"Putting First Things First: Developing an Ascetically-Minded Vocation"
- Steven Christoforou, J.D., Executive Director FOCUS North America
"Remember, Reveal, Renew: Toward a Sacramental Understanding of Our Calling"
- Fr. David Khorey, J.D., Retired Partner, Varnum Law Firm | Associate Pastor, St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, Grand Rapids, MI
"Guarding Against the Golden Calf of Career: An Orthodox Perspective on Vocation, Identity, and Workaholism"
- Lory Bardate Easton, J.D., MPsy, Retired Partner Sidley Austin LLC
"Legal Best Practices for Nonprofits" (CLE)
- Joan Berg, J.D., Partner, SFBBG; Jesse Roberts, J.D., Of Counsel, Michael Best & Friedrich
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“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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