How to Advocate for Animals With or Without a Law Degree: Lobbying for Animals
Presented 6/17/20
Even without a law degree, you can advocate for animals in the legal system! Join Senior Legislative Affairs Manager Kathleen Schatzmann as she walks attendees through their roles as advocates in the building and running of a campaign using puppy mills as an example topic.
This webinar was pre-recorded. Watch it now!
Resources
- Does Grassroots Work?
- Grassroots Advocacy: How to Make a Meaningful Impact
- World Animal Net: Strategic Advocacy Course: Lobbying
- ABA Grassroots Action Center
- Learn More About Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Work!
- Sign the “No More Puppy Mills” Pledge
- Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Annual State Rankings Report
- Find Your Elected Officials!
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Kathleen Schatzmann
Strategic Legislative Affairs Manager
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