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
Pro Bono Vibes: Let’s Make a Difference for Animals Together
August 12, 2025
Join team members of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Pro Bono Program for an informative discussion about the meaningful and various ways that law professionals can make a positive difference in the lives of animals.
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
September 24, 2025
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team as we celebrate recent legislative victories and take a look at what lies ahead in 2025.
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
December 10, 2025
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a comprehensive update highlighting this year’s legislative victories and preview of what’s ahead for 2026.
Past webinars
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
Presented 6/4/2025
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a comprehensive legislative update highlighting key developments in campaigns that are underway and celebrating this year’s early victories.
Legislative Affairs Quarterly Update
Presented 2/26/25
Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Legislative Affairs Team for a look at current legislation, hear about exciting updates, and to learn how you can get involved to support our priorities for 2025.
Wildlife as Crime Victims
Presented 2/17/25
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney David B. Rosengard as we answer these questions and more during a discussion focusing on crimes against wild animals – and what to do about them.
Animal Protection Legislation: Moving Forward Together
Presented 12/11/24
In this webinar, we celebrated our legislative victories in 2024 and got a preview of what’s ahead in 2025. With your help, we can make 2025 our most impactful year yet!
Opposing Wisconsin’s Unconstitutional Hunter Protection Laws: Discussion and Analysis
Presented 9/12/24
Join us for a discussion of “hunter protection” laws and the groundbreaking Wisconsin case, Brown v. Kemp, that outlined how these laws violate the First Amendment rights of citizens who care about wolf and other wild animal populations.
Effective Advocacy: Which Strategies Work Better?
Presented 2/8/24
Learn about which advocacy strategies may work better and how to increase your influence on animal-friendly legislation
The Ethical and Legal Quandaries of Animal Cruelty in the Digital Age
Presented 11/2/23
This webinar aims to delve deeply into the complexities and incongruities of U.S. legislation concerning animal cruelty.
Protecting Animals Through Legislation: Local Fur Sales Bans and the Mink VIRUS Act
Presented 9/28/23
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.
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