Legal Considerations for Security in Houses of Worship

CLE Webinar

Friday, February 27, 2026 | 12:00pm ET

In response to a growing risk of threats against houses of worship, many churches are considering hiring security personnel or creating volunteer security teams to monitor for threats and create a safe and secure environment. Some churches may also be considering whether to permit the use of firearms a part of such plans. This webinar will explore some of the legal issues pertaining to this topic including liability risks and an examination of sample state laws governing the use of firearms in houses of worship.

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.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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CLE Credit

One-hour 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 

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