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I’m excited to announce our first webinar series focused on law student papers!
My role at the Animal Legal Defense Fund is to build educational programs for
law students to expand and strengthen the cadre of animal law attorneys,
advocates, and activists needed to protect animals using the legal system.
That’s why I’m thrilled to showcase the talents of law students actively engaged
in animal law — the field’s future leaders.

Join us for the below webinars to learn more about topics ranging from human
impacts on coral to false labeling in the dairy industry.


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Colorless Coral: The Legal Landscape of Protecting Florida’s Coral from Human
Impacts — January 14th
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The health and condition of coral reefs continues to worsen in Florida and
throughout the waters of the world, with a leading cause attributed to human
activity. In recent years, there have been successful efforts in drawing
attention to this ecological crisis leading to the passage of many laws and
established programs to attempt to reverse the damage. Join Catherine Awasthi,
Florida State University College of Law, as she presents on the legal and
scientific issues associated with coral reefs, and the measures that are in
place to rescue them. A brief Q&A to follow.



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Improving the Conservation and Protection of Sharks Through the Power of
International Treaties and the Development of New Shark-Focused Legally Binding
Instrument — February 4th
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Aquatic animals are an often-forgotten category of animal, historically
receiving less attention and consideration from the public. Approximately 100
million sharks are killed every year for various purposes, while tens of
millions of them are caught for food consumption. In this presentation, Lu
Shegay, Lewis & Clark Law School, will discuss how certain countries treat
sharks within their legal frameworks, as well as analyze the international
instruments that can help improve protections for sharks. A brief Q&A to follow.



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Reducing Wildlife Mismanagement in the U.S.
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Despite persistent misguided beliefs, hunting does not reduce conflicts between
wild animals and humans. Join Sahana Ramdas, Buffalo University, in a
presentation analyzing the misaligned role played by the U.S. regulatory bodies,
with a focus on ways to reduce conflict without compromising on the protection
of wildlife and nature preservation. A brief Q&A to follow.



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Sustainability vs. Overexploitation: A Nexus Between Illegal Wildlife
Trafficking and the Climate Crisis — February 25th
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International and domestic legal communities have long understood the need to
incorporate sustainable development into policy practices. Yet, the ongoing dual
drivers of biodiversity loss — illegal wildlife trafficking and the climate
crisis — show a critical failure in our policy systems. Join Spring A. Gaines,
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, as she discusses how national and
international policies fail to implement the idea of sustainability into
protecting ecosystems that are continuously overexploited to their own
detriment, while exploring how this oversight impacts species in different parts
of our natural world. A brief Q&A to follow.



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The Bear Necessities: Ursine Suffering Exposed, Explained, and Expelled — March
4th
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The United States is home to tens of thousands of bears, yet they receive little
attention in comparison to other wildlife. Join Morgan Pattan, Michigan State
University, as she discusses the psychological impact of captivity on bears.
This presentation will detail the current legal framework that governs the care
and keeping of bears in captivity, the insufficiency of this framework, and the
harm that it inevitably causes to these intelligent beings. Additionally,
possible changes to the current framework that ensure animal protection is the
primary priority will be considered. A brief Q&A to follow.



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Milking the System: The Ugly Truth Silenced by Ag-Gag Laws, Misleading
Advertising, and Meaningless Labeling — March 18th
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With a growing market of conscious consumers, many industries are trying to meet
the demand for ethical and environmentally friendly products. Join Dasha
Nikitina, Vermont Law School, as she walks attendees through the laws and
challenges surrounding the false labeling of animal products and the solutions
that could be employed to protect consumers while improving the well-being of
cows in industrial dairies. A brief Q&A to follow.



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Defining ‘Meat’: Plant-based Meat Label Censorship in the United States — April
1st
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Increasingly popular among consumers, plant-based meat has a solid foothold in
the U.S. market. The rising success of plant-based meat and the looming
competition of cultivated meat has sparked state legislation censoring the use
of meat nomenclature on labels for these foods. Join Bianka Atlas, Lewis & Clark
Law School, for an overview of the plant-based meat labeling landscape in the
United States, with a focus on current and pending state legislation and
lawsuits. A brief Q&A to follow.



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Environmental Responsibility & Animal Protection: Overlooked by Pension Plan
Regulation — April 8th
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Animal and environmental protection have tremendous long-term repercussions on
economic stability, human health, and national security. Yet problematic
regulations regarding fiduciary duty make it difficult to factor these
considerations in tax-privileged pension planning under ERISA. This has a
chilling effect on necessary investments to shift towards a more sustainable and
compassionate economy and has concerning consequences for future retirees, which
the law is intended to benefit and protect. Join Benjamin Cregger, Lewis & Clark
Law School, as they provide a closer look at recent regulatory changes, which
are potentially problematic for human and nonhuman animals. A brief Q&A to
follow.

Thank you for supporting the future of animal law!

For the animals,

Stacey Gordon Sterling
Animal Law Program Director

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