Litigation
Filing High Impact Lawsuits that Expand the Protections for Animals Under the Law
The Animal Legal Defense Fund goes to court for animals. From filing high-impact lawsuits to providing amicus curiae briefs, our litigation work is a primary tool in our work to advance the interests of animals. Our team of expert staff attorneys may bring suit themselves, or we may retain outside counsel to represent us. We may file either as a named plaintiff, or as the attorneys for other organizations or individuals. Our civil actions on behalf of animals often include filing amicus curiae briefs arguing the case for recognition of the bonds between humans and nonhuman animals, and filing formal complaints against government agencies charged with enforcing laws meant to protect animals.
Litigation Program Team
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Matthew Liebman
Director of Litigation -
Amanda Howell
Staff Attorney -
Anthony Eliseuson
Senior Staff Attorney -
Chris Berry
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Cristina Stella
Senior Staff Attorney -
Daniel Waltz
Staff Attorney -
Kelsey Eberly
Staff Attorney -
Tyler Lobdell
Food Law Fellow -
Gail Evans
Litigation Program Manager -
Emma McCapes
Litigation Program Administrative Assistant
Related Cases
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Challenging Tillamook’s Deceptive Advertising
Barnes v. Tillamook
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Challenging Arkansas’s Ag-Gag Law
Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Peco Foods, Inc. and Prayer Creek Farm
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Lawsuit alleges large dairy company misleads consumers by misrepresenting the source of its milkAugust 19, 2019 Press Release -
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