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 -
Gail Evans
Litigation Program Manager -
Emma McCapes
Litigation Program Administrative Assistant
Related Cases
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Challenging Restrictions on Plant-Based Dairy Marketing
Miyoko's Kitchen v. California Dep't of Food and Agriculture
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Suing to Protect Starving Horses From ‘Rescue’ Organization
United Pegasus Foundation v. California Equine Retirement Foundation
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Suing Unscrupulous Puppy Traffickers Who Knowingly Sold Sick Dogs
Jessica Loy et. al. v. Trina Kenney et. al.
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Wisconsin Roadside Zoo Sued for Violating the Endangered Species Act and State Law
Animal Legal Defense Fund lawsuit charges Special Memories Zoo with illegally mistreating lions, tigers, gray wolves, and other animalsFebruary 12, 2020 Press Release -
California Unconstitutionally Restricts the Marketing of Plant-Based Dairy Products
Animal Legal Defense Fund files lawsuit as state targets plant-based food producer Miyoko's for using 'dairy' terminology.February 6, 2020 Press Release -
Court Rules Kansas Ag-Gag Law Unconstitutional
Animal Legal Defense Fund-led coalition wins major victory for animal protection, food and worker safety, and the First AmendmentJanuary 22, 2020 Press Release
