Lunch + Legislation: Hendrik Faller and Tom Miller, “Dogs Are People Too” and the Influence of Film on Legislation
4 Nov 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Hendrik Faller and Tom Miller, “Dogs Are People Too” and the Influence of Film on Legislation

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Movies can entertain us, get us thinking, trigger an emotional response. They can even deliver a powerful mesage that can change policy or spark legislative change. “Dogs Are People Too: A Four-Legged Civil Rights Movement” has the potential to do … Continued

AFA Again Offering Animal Law Conference Scholarship Travel Grants, Oct. 18-20 in Portland
29 Jul 2024

AFA Again Offering Animal Law Conference Scholarship Travel Grants, Oct. 18-20 in Portland

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The Attorneys for Animals (AFA) Animal Law Conference Scholarship program, now in its 5th year, will provide travel scholarships of $500 each to nine eligible recipients to attend in-person. AFA, a Michigan-based non-profit dedicated to advancing animal law and policy through … Continued

Scholarship Update: Ankita Shanker
27 Feb 2024

Scholarship Update: Ankita Shanker

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Ankita attended the Animal Law Conference in November 2022 in Portland OR, and received an AFA scholarship. Ankita Shankar, University of Basel, PhD candidate in Law. “My research concerns making a case for animals already holding personhood and fundamental rights … Continued

Lunch + Legislation: Alicia Prygoski on Strategic Legislation (Part I)
5 Feb 2024

Lunch + Legislation: Alicia Prygoski on Strategic Legislation (Part I)

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The purpose of Lunch + Legislation is to think strategically about legislation, through a series of guests who provide insight into the process. We are so pleased to welcome Alicia for Part I of a 2-part series (she’ll join us … Continued

Animal Law Conference Scholarships Available
21 Aug 2023

Animal Law Conference Scholarships Available

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2023 Animal Law Conference Scholarship ProgramOctober 20-22, Los Angeles CA (Biltmore Los Angeles) The Attorneys for Animals (AFA) Animal Law Conference Scholarship program, now in its 4th year, is expanding to provide scholarships of $500 each to nine eligible students … Continued

Important Themes in Animal Law and Policy: 2022 Annual List
30 Dec 2022

Important Themes in Animal Law and Policy: 2022 Annual List

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We’ve been doing these lists since 2015 and it’s become something of an annual tradition. But it’s also important for animal advocates because this assessment brings perspective to our work. We often celebrate a victory for the animals to discover … Continued