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Helen Alvare

Professor of Law, George Mason University

Helen Alvaré is the Robert A. Levy Endowed Chair in Law and Liberty at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, where she teaches Family Law, Law and Religion, and Property Law. She teaches Family Law, Law and Religion, and Property Law. Helen is widely published on matters concerning marriage, parenting, non-marital households, and the First Amendment religion clauses. She is a Member of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life (Vatican City) and a board member of Catholic Relief Services.


In addition to her books, and her publications in law reviews and other academic journals, Helen publishes regularly in news outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, and CNN.com.


Helen holds a law degree from Cornell University School of Law and a master’s degree in Systematic Theology from the Catholic University of America.

Videos

Podcasts

  • The War Between Church & State?

    The War Between Church & State?

    July 28, 2023
    Politicians repeatedly attempt to force Catholic institutions to contradict their religious beliefs. What’s their end goal? Helen Alvare has the answers.
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  • Hot Button Issues: Family, Faith, and Freedom

    Hot Button Issues: Family, Faith, and Freedom

    May 24, 2022
    Helen Alvare discusses the role of the family and its intersection with faith and law. Listen here.
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