Firstly, I am extremely grateful to AFA for their generous scholarship to the amazing Animal Law Conference. Post ALC, I have been fortunately involved in several animal rights initiatives in the US and my home country Pakistan. In October 2023, … Continued
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
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
We welcomed Sen. Polehanki to start off the year with a discussion of three bills pending in the Michigan Legislature which re-convenes on Jan. 10, one that passed last year, and some ideas for future legislation. She talked about Teddy’s … Continued
The Act reflects our democracy Zygmunt Plater, environmental law professor, Boston College, quoted in “50 years ago, Democrats and Republicans agreed to protect endangered species”Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, December 28, 2023 President Richard Nixon signed the ESA into law 50 … Continued
Today we welcomed Logan and learned about a great resource for legislators — and advoates. The NCEL “empower[s] a nonpartisan network of state legislative champions. Created by and for state legislators, NCEL serves as a resource to lawmakers working to … Continued
His book Restoring the Balance: What wolves tell us about our relationship with nature will be published in paperback in Feb. 2024, and is available for pre-order now. Watch the interview here. I’ve come to understand that to no longer … Continued
Today we welcomed Blake Goodman, the Humane Society of the United States Michigan State Director. He talked about his role both as promoting legislation in Lansing and working with groups and individuals in the state who are doing direct animal … Continued
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
Watch the complete interview. Nichole is a member of the Anishinaabek Caucus which acts to promote the interests and concerns of the Anishinaabek people. This June, she and other tribal members were invited to present at both the Senate and … Continued