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.
Past webinars
Messaging a Movement 2020
Presented 4/22/20
The language we use to talk about animals, and the animal protection movement, can have a significant influence on how an audience receives and interprets the information we are trying to convey.
Why Pandemics Happen: COVID-19 2020
Presented 4/20/20
Leading drivers of disease emergence in humans from wildlife include anthropogenic pressures such as land use change, food production systems, and trade and travel.
Tiger King: Questions Answered 2020
Presented 3/31/20
Learn more about the current and pending laws surrounding private tiger ownership and roadside zoos like the ones featured in Tiger King.
Rankings in Review: State Anti Cruelty Laws 2020
Presented 2/12/20
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund staff attorney Kathleen Wood as she discusses the annual Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report.
2019 Debrief
Presented 12/9/19
Join Stephen Wells, executive director of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, as he shares stories behind 2019’s biggest victories.
Captive Aquatic Animals in Public Aquariums 2019
Presented 11/14/19
Join Kelly Levenda and Alexandra Monson as they discuss the legal issues associated with fin fishes and whales exhibited in public aquariums, as these animals make up the majority of aquatic animals held in captivity.
Using Local Legislation to Protect Animals
Presented 10/2/19
Want to take the next step in your animal advocacy? Learn the skills you need to pass laws protecting animals at the local level! Local laws are critical – not only do they help individual animals in your community but prime state legislation.
False Advertising: How to Protect Animals by Litigating for Consumers 2019
Presented 8/6/19
When companies try to trick consumers into buying animal products with the false promise that these products or services are humane or cruelty-free, legal advocates have a variety of tools at their disposal to stop this “humane-washing.”
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