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
Protecting Animals Through Legislation: Local Fur Sales Bans and the Mink VIRUS Act
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Learn about 2023 Farm Bill process, what we may see as Congress continues to develop this legislation, and how to get involved to advocate for a Farm Bill that prioritizes animal protection.
Past webinars
A Long Road to Legislation: the New Jersey Gestation Crate Ban Story
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
This special webinar on New Jersey’s Gestation ban victory is part of Speak Out for Farmed Animal Month (SOFAM) and is intended for law students.
The Farm Bill: Impacts and Opportunities for Animal Protection
Presented 7/23/23
Learn about 2023 Farm Bill process, what we may see as Congress continues to develop this legislation, and how to get involved to advocate for a Farm Bill that prioritizes animal protection.
Legislative Affairs Program Mid-Year Review
Presented 7/12/23
Join Strategic Legislative Affairs Manager, Alicia Prygoski, for a discussion about the legislative progress we’ve made for animals during the first half of this year.
Passing Local Legislation: Prohibiting Animals in Circuses and Traveling Shows
Presented 6/14/23
This webinar will focus on passing a local prohibition on animals used in circuses and other traveling shows.
Passing Local Legislation: Retail Pet Sale Ban
Presented 4/27/23
In this free webinar, we walk you through the basics of how to pass a retail pet sale bans in your community — a powerful way to fight back against puppy mills.
Lobbying 101: How to Advocate for Animals
Presented 3/30/23
In this free webinar, we will walk you through the basics of how to connect with your representatives and lobby for animal protection legislation.
Exposing Wildlife Services: Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Presented 12/14/22
In this free webinar, you will learn how the Animal Legal Defense Fund has used the Freedom of Information Act and Public Record Requests to gain information about relationships between local governments and Wildlife Services.
Lobbying for Animals: State & Federal Legislative Update
Presented 12/6/22
Join Strategic Legislative Affairs Manager Alicia Prygoski for a discussion about the legislative progress we’ve made for animals this year.
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