Firstly, I am extremely grateful to AFA for their generous scholarship to the amazing Animal Law Conference. Post ALC, I have been fortunately involved in several animal rights initiatives in the US and my home country Pakistan. In October 2023, … Continued
Ankita attended the Animal Law Conference in November 2022 in Portland OR, and received an AFA scholarship. Ankita Shankar, University of Basel, PhD candidate in Law. “My research concerns making a case for animals already holding personhood and fundamental rights … Continued
The purpose of Lunch + Legislation is to think strategically about legislation, through a series of guests who provide insight into the process. We are so pleased to welcome Alicia for Part I of a 2-part series (she’ll join us … Continued
2023 Animal Law Conference Scholarship ProgramOctober 20-22, Los Angeles CA (Biltmore Los Angeles) The Attorneys for Animals (AFA) Animal Law Conference Scholarship program, now in its 4th year, is expanding to provide scholarships of $500 each to nine eligible students … Continued
Q&A for Animal Friendly Attorneys™ Andrea and Sophie Andrea’s Contact Information is here.
We’ve been doing these lists since 2015 and it’s become something of an annual tradition. But it’s also important for animal advocates because this assessment brings perspective to our work. We often celebrate a victory for the animals to discover … Continued
After getting feedback from the students, we are confident that AFA’s Animal Law Conference Scholarship program will continue to earn dividends for many decades to come. The 30th annual conference was held in Portland, OR, Nov. 4 through 6 (a … Continued
These nine law students are attending this year’s Animal Law Conference Nov. 4 — 6, in Portland, OR or virtually. Each student reviewed the agenda and answered the question, “What presentation at the conference most interests you?” Melissa Baines, Lewis … Continued
We recently spoke with David Favre, Professor of Law & The Nancy Heathcote Professor of Property and Animal Law (and long-time Attorneys for Animals member). Professor Favre reported on three major developments in the animal law program at the law … Continued
