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Animal Legal Defense Fund Announces Attorney + Advocate Chris Green as New Executive Director

Green, currently Executive Director of the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard University, will assume the role in September after a nationwide search; animal protection leaders praise selection.

June 22, 2023 Press Release

Gestation and Veal Crate Ban Overwhelmingly Passes New Jersey Legislature

Bill awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature after 13-year campaign to prohibit the extreme confinement of gestating pigs and calves raised for veal

June 20, 2023 Press Release

What To Do If You Are Involved in a Custody Battle Over Your Companion Animal

This is a basic overview of what to expect if you are involved in a custody battle involving animals, along with helpful tips. It's not a substitute for an attorney.

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Student Convention – 2023

The Student Convention provides an opportunity for law students to receive career advice from leaders in the animal law field and network with law students from schools across the country and beyond.

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2023 Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship Recipients

The Animal Legal Defense Fund Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships are awarded to law student members of our student chapters based upon demonstrated commitment to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s mission, “to advance the interests and protect the lives of animals through the legal system.”

June 7, 2023 Student Chapters

Spotlight: Daria Bednarczyk

Daria Bednarczyk is a 2023 recipient of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Advancement in Animal Law Scholarship.