The Justice for Animals live event is over. Enjoy the recording!
Animal Legal Defense Fund supporters came together to celebrate our legal and legislative victories, advance our partnerships with law enforcement and grow the field of animal law.
Guest co-host Jackson Galaxy of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell joined us to honor actress Kate Mara, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and others for their tremendous contributions to animal protection. The event also featured stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser and a special video presentation accompanied by music from FINNEAS.
Honorees
- Kate Mara, Actress and animal advocate
- Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General
- Bob Tubbs, Animal advocate
Special Guests
- Event Co-host: Jackson Galaxy, Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell
- Nikki Glaser, Stand-up comedian
- And additional special guests
The Animal Legal Defense Fund warmly thanks our generous sponsors, Platinum Chairs, and Host Committee!
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
Justice for Animals Host Committee
Platinum Chairs
Ginny Tiu
John and Timi Sobrato
Pearl of Patrons
Sumir Chadha
Dr. Jeffrey Rinkoff & Janis Rosenthal
Jewel of Justice
Agnes Gund
Sarah Luick
Choice Champion
Leila Ahmed & Mike Wise
David Braff & Niko Christou
Tanya Jonker
Louise Lane
Sara Murray
Kelly Spring
Joan Troy
Anonymous
Apex Advocate
Heidi Blackie
Allan & Kendra Daniel
Tatiana Freitas
Brad Goldberg
Ruth A. Kennedy
Rachel Lyon & Robert Radabaugh
Barbara Magin
Dr. Margaret S. Maurin
Lillian Overman
Nancy V. Powell
Jill Sideman
Katherine Stirling and John Stirling
Cordelia Stone
Rita Vallet
Daring Defender
Audrey Buyrn
Dr. Elaine Carlitz & Dr. John Husokowski
Dan & Meg Donoghue
Ellen Friedlander
Angela & Anthony Kim
Karenna Love
Ryan & Kate Myers
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Celebrating over 40 years of justice for animals
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has worked every day for over 40 years to shape and transform our legal system to protect animals. This booklet lays out some of the many victories in that time period.
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