The Animal Law Academy webinars are an opportunity to hone your skills and gain both practical and substantive knowledge about important issues currently facing animals in the legal system. Participants will learn from the experts and enjoy an interactive Q&A session. Don’t miss the chance to get an in-depth look into what it means to advocate for animals’ through the legal system.
Animal Law Academy webinars are suitable for anyone interested in animal law, current and future law students, attorneys, legal professionals and animal advocates.
Upcoming webinars
My Life as an Animal Lawyer: Career Pathways & Advice — Regulation
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Join us for an upcoming webinar, My Life as an Animal Lawyer: Career Pathways & Advice — Regulation, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. PT / 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET.
Past webinars
My Life as an Animal Lawyer — Career Pathways & Advice: Legislation
Presented 9/2/26
Join us for an informal conversation with Kim Kelly, Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Program Director, and Praveen Varanasi, the Executive Director of the Animal Legal Defense Legislative Fund, on their lives as animal protection attorneys.
ALDF Updates: Advancing Animal Law
Presented 3/10/26
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund to celebrate a victory for plant-based foods, free speech, and consumers!
February Legislative Affairs Update
Presented 2/4/2026
In this webinar, we celebrated legislative victories from 2025 and previewed what’s ahead in 2026.
Legislative Affairs Update
Presented 10/22/25
In this webinar, we celebrated recent victories and provided a legislative forecast for the remainder of the year.
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
Presented 6/4/2025
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a comprehensive legislative update highlighting key developments in campaigns that are underway and celebrating this year’s early victories.
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
Presented 2/26/25
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a look at current legislation, hear about exciting updates, and to learn how you can get involved to support our priorities for 2025.
Wildlife as Crime Victims
Presented 2/17/25
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney David B. Rosengard as we answer these questions and more during a discussion focusing on crimes against wild animals – and what to do about them.
Animal Protection Legislation: Moving Forward Together
Presented 12/11/24
In this webinar, we celebrated our legislative victories in 2024 and got a preview of what’s ahead in 2025. With your help, we can make 2025 our most impactful year yet!
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