Diane Laviolette is the Chief Operations Officer, Secretary and General Counsel at People For the American Way. She oversees legal, governance and compliance matters, as well as the daily operations and management of People For. Prior to her time at People For she served as in-house counsel at a D.C. public affairs firm and in the insurance industry. She is a graduate of George Washington University and Syracuse University College of Law.
All Posts
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Blog Post | October 24, 2019
Trump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Reverse District Court Decision on Excessive Force By a Police Officer: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | October 24, 2019
Trump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Reject Death Row Inmate’s Claim of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | September 27, 2019
Trump Judge Rejects Exclusionary Rule in Violation of the Fourth Amendment: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | September 24, 2019
Trump Judge Dissents From Decision Granting Immigrant Stay of Removal: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | September 23, 2019
Trump Judges Dismiss Prisoner’s Appeal of Retaliation as Frivolous: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | September 23, 2019
Trump Judge Dissents From Decision Reversing District Court’s Dismissal of a False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Claim: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | September 23, 2019
Trump Judge Dissents From Decision Reversing District Court’s Order to Allow Seizure of Funds for Restitution: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
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Blog Post | July 16, 2019
Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Defends School Board’s Failure to Meet Legally Required Special Education Rule
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Blog Post | July 15, 2019
Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judges Vote Against Rehearing Case Concerning First Amendment Violation
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Blog Post | July 15, 2019
Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Votes to Forcibly Medicate Individual So He Can Stand Trial