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
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.”
From Farmhouse to Courthouse: Applying Animal Cruelty Law on Behalf of Farmed Animals 2019
Presented 7/9/19
Farmed animals feature in some of the oldest known legal cases. Despite the venerable history of farmed animals within the law, these animals are all too often thought of as being entirely excluded from the protection of animal cruelty legislation.
Aquatic Animal Law: Overview, Aquaculture, and Alternatives 2019
Presented 6/14/19
Aquatic animal law is an emerging field with important undertones throughout the legal system, including animal welfare, environmental issues, sustainability, workers’ health, and more.
“The Link” Between Violence Against Animals and Humans 2019
Presented 5/3/19
Diane Balkin, senior staff attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, will closely examine how “The Link” has been used in public policy arguments and legal cases alike to protect animals and humans from abuse.
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California Court of Appeals Affirms SPCAs Can Enforce State Animal Cruelty Laws
The California Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling by a lower court recognizing Society for the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (SPCA) organizations’ ability to file lawsuits against entities that violate existing animal protection laws.June 9, 2022 Press Release -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Adds $5,000 to Reward in Case of Endangered Red Wolf Shooting
Reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for illegally shooting and killing a red wolf in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.May 24, 2022 Press Release -
Evidence Shows University of Wisconsin-Madison Illegally Censors Critics of Animal Testing
Animal Legal Defense Fund files motion for summary judgement with damning evidence against the universityMay 19, 2022 Press Release
