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
Animal Protection Legislation: Moving Forward Together
December 11, 2024, 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET
In this webinar, we’ll celebrate this year’s legislative victories and preview what’s ahead in 2025. With your help, we can make 2025 our most impactful year yet!
Past webinars
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.
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.
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Honoring Pro Bono Legal Professionals for Animals
Members of ALDF’s Pro Bono Network were honored for their volunteer legal work for animals at the Animal Law Conference in October 2024.November 14, 2024 News -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Facilitates Release of Two Pigs from Research Lab
The animals have a new home at a San Diego sanctuary to live out their lives in peace after being used for research in a labOctober 30, 2024 News -
Highest Court in Ohio Rules that All Dogs and Cats Deserve to be Protected from Cruelty
In overturning the lower court, Ohio Supreme Court confirms ALDF’s amicus position that the state’s animal cruelty statute protects a community kitten who was subject to abuse.October 30, 2024 News
