Animal Legal Defense Fund

ALDF Litigation Program Clerkships

Animal Legal Defense Fund
Cotati, California

Turtle Tragedy

Wed, 01 Sep 2010

ALDF files suit against BP to prevent the burning alive of endangered sea turtles.

Enter ALDF's Rescue "Tails" Photo Contest!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010

Think you have the cutest rescued critter ever? Enter ALDF's Rescue "Tails" Photo Contest for a chance to show off that cuteness to the world!

ALDF's Rescue "Tails" Photo Contest

We want to see photos of YOUR rescued animals!

Wisconsin Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Animal Cruelty Law After Man Shoots Dog with Bow and Arrow

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

GazetteXtra.com reports that because a Milton, WI, man has been accused of shooting a dog with a bow and arrow for essentially no reason at all, a state legislator has proposed a tougher law against pet assaults, making the type of crime allegedly committed a felony in the future, instead of a misdemeanor.

Megan Senatori

In addition to her teaching endeavors, Megan is a partner at the law firm of DeWitt Ross & Stevens in Madison, Wisconsin, where she concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation and appellate advocacy.

Food Justice is an Animal Rights Issue

Fri, 27 Aug 2010

Last March, my partner and I volunteered to gather data for an important study by the Food Empowerment Project on the availability of fruits and vegetables in Santa Clara County, California. The Food Empowerment Project just released the report this week, and the results are disturbing, reflecting significant disparities in access to healthy foods in low-income communities and communities of color.

Southern Methodist University: Lunching and Learning Ways to Make Animal Law a Career

Wed, 25 Aug 2010

In order to promote SMU SALDF and make its presence known on campus, members held a tabling event to gather signatures for ALDF's Animal Bill of Rights, a petition to the United States Congress for stronger animal protection laws.

Animal Abuser Registry Bill Introduced in Suffolk County, New York

Wed, 25 Aug 2010

Suffolk County lawmakers have proposed a county registry that will keep animals away from abusers. If the law passes, Suffolk County will be the first municipality in the nation to have an Animal Abuser Registry.

Make Airlines Accountable for All Animals on Flights

Tue, 24 Aug 2010

Please send a letter to your senators and representatives through ALDF's website and ask them to join Senators Menendez, Durbin, and Lieberman and ALDF in amending this regulation to ensure accurate reporting about the real risks to animals shipped in cargo holds.

Q&A with ALDF Staff Attorney about Pursuing a Career in Animal Law

ALDF Staff Attorney Matthew Liebman offers some insights for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing careers in animal law.

JURIST Dateline Call for Content

JURIST Dateline seeks high-quality articles from law students who have had personal experience with the law.

Bearing Witness

Mon, 23 Aug 2010

My trip to Australia has reminded me that the exploitation of other animals by human beings is not limited to one culture or one country. And, our duty is to speak up for the animals, even those outside our continental borders, as they will never have a voice unless and until we give them one.

Urgent California Alert: Support the Pet Responsibility Act - Call Today!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010

Your call can help stem the travesty of the 500,000+ companion animals that are euthanized every year in California. SB 250 -- the Pet Responsibility Act -- is now ready for a final assembly vote and your Assemblymember needs to hear from you today!

Animal Law Litigator

Humane Society of the United States
Washington, D.C.