Lewis & Clark Law School Animal Legal Defense Fund

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events:

In addition to putting on Speaker Series events and encouraging volunteerism, the Lewis & Clark Student Chapter strives to keep its members apprised of animal-related events in and around Portland, doing its part to build the animal protection community. Check out some of our recent and upcoming events below. Nearly all of our events are open to the public, so do not hesitate to stop by!

What We’ve Done:

October 20th, 2019

10:00am - 12:00pm: Fall Work Retreat
Join us in volunteering at Green Acres Farm Sanctuary for the day!

October 3rd, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Speaker Series: Colleen Weiler
Join us as we welcome Colleen Weiler, the orca conservation fellow for Whale & Dolphin Conservation!

September 26th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Animal Law Mentoring Session

September 18th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Speaker Series: Jenny Brown
Join us in hosting animal rights activist and co-founder of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary!

September 12th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Animal Law Program Overview

September 3rd, 2019

12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch with ALDF and Themis
Join LC ALDF and Themis in a casual get together over vegan lunch!

April 3rd, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Curriculum Advising Session
Join Professor Hessler for a curriculum advising session that will focus on animal law course offerings as well as other graduation requirements.

March 30th, 2019

11:00am - 1:00pm: Spring Work Retreat
Join us for our Spring Work Retreat at Green Acres Farm Sanctuary! We’ll spend the afternoon helping out the residents of Green Acres and finish the day with lunch.

March 14th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:30pm: MeatOut
Join us in the LRC for our annual MeatOut celebration! Local vendors have donated food and prizes that will be raffled off. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit a local animal sanctuary.

March 13th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: The History of Animal Law
Join The Mother of Animal Law, Joyce Tischler, as she discusses the history of animal law.

March 12th, 2019

5:30pm - 8:30pm: Animal Law Networking Event
12:10pm - 1:10pm: Where are They Now?
Join us in celebrating 25 years of our student chapter! Three previous members of the board, Amy Wilson, Juli Zagrans, and Jaclyn Leeds will join us to discuss how the student chapter played an integral role during their law school careers, what they’ve done since graduation, and offer advice to the chapter!

March 11th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Networking Prep Panel
Join ALDF’s Education Coordinator, and alum, Priscilla Rader and Fellow, Kathleen Wood, for tips and advice on how to make the most of networking opportunities.

February 28th, 2019

12:10pm - 1:10pm: Project POOCH
Join us for a lively discussion with Project POOCH’s founder, Joan Dalton, to learn more about the organization, their focus on pairing incarcerated juveniles with dogs, and how the bonds between animals and humans can overcome hardship.

February 15th, 2019

: Cutest Companion Contest
Our 4th annual Cutest Companion Contest is underway! Students submitted photos of their companion animals and ask everyone to vote with their dollars to prove that their companion is the cutest. This year, all proceeds will benefit Forsaken Bullies, an awesome organization that specializes in rescuing pit bulls. Voting in the LRC and on venmo from now until Friday, February 15th. If voting on venmo, find our username (saldf@lclark.edu) and note in the subject line who you’re voting for!

February 14th, 2019

All Day: Cutest Companion Contest
Our 4th annual Cutest Companion Contest is underway! Students submitted photos of their companion animals and ask everyone to vote with their dollars to prove that their companion is the cutest. This year, all proceeds will benefit Forsaken Bullies, an awesome organization that specializes in rescuing pit bulls. Voting in the LRC and on venmo from now until Friday, February 15th. If voting on venmo, find our username (saldf@lclark.edu) and note in the subject line who you’re voting for!

February 13th, 2019

All Day: Cutest Companion Contest
Our 4th annual Cutest Companion Contest is underway! Students submitted photos of their companion animals and ask everyone to vote with their dollars to prove that their companion is the cutest. This year, all proceeds will benefit Forsaken Bullies, an awesome organization that specializes in rescuing pit bulls. Voting in the LRC and on venmo from now until Friday, February 15th. If voting on venmo, find our username (saldf@lclark.edu) and note in the subject line who you’re voting for!

February 12th, 2019

All Day: Cutest Companion Contest
Our 4th annual Cutest Companion Contest is underway! Students submitted photos of their companion animals and ask everyone to vote with their dollars to prove that their companion is the cutest. This year, all proceeds will benefit Forsaken Bullies, an awesome organization that specializes in rescuing pit bulls. Voting in the LRC and on venmo from now until Friday, February 15th. If voting on venmo, find our username (saldf@lclark.edu) and note in the subject line who you’re voting for!

February 11th, 2019

All Day: Cutest Companion Contest
Our 4th annual Cutest Companion Contest is underway! Students submitted photos of their companion animals and ask everyone to vote with their dollars to prove that their companion is the cutest. This year, all proceeds will benefit Forsaken Bullies, an awesome organization that specializes in rescuing pit bulls. Voting in the LRC and on venmo from now until Friday, February 15th. If voting on venmo, find our username (saldf@lclark.edu) and note in the subject line who you’re voting for!