Center for Law & Government

Hands-On Political Experience

Develop skills in politics and policy while you prepare to engage in today’s generation of American statesmanship. Through the Center for Law & Government (CLG) you’ll gain an even greater appreciation for our Constitution and for the value of our freedom. The CLG advances the principles, knowledge, and skills necessary for faculty and students to positively impact the fields of public policy, government, law, foreign policy, international relations, and criminal justice by providing original and relevant scholarship from a Biblical Christian Worldview.

At the Center for Law & Government

Mike Pompeo

The 70th Secretary of State and former CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, recently added Senior Executive Director of the Helms School of Government’s Center for Law & Government to his current duties as the Helms School’s Distinguished Chair for Government.

In his new role as Senior Executive Director, Secretary Pompeo will contribute his expertise in public policy, international relations, and national security to advance the university’s mission. The Secretary will focus on serving the student body and building relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the Liberty community nationwide. Secretary Pompeo has emphasized the importance of a proper education for young Americans and deeply believes in Liberty’s mission to foster academic excellence alongside a commitment to Christian life.

Zane Richer

After two years of being an Adjunct Professor with the Helms School of Government, Professor Richer has now transitioned into his new role as Assistant Professor of Government and Deputy Director of the Center for Law & Government.

Professor Richer is a Christian scholar interested in the fields of political theology and philosophy. After receiving his MA in Public Policy from Liberty, Professor Richer began pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy in Political Theology from the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology at Cambridge University and will be graduating in January 2026.