Lewis & Clark Law School Animal Legal Defense Fund
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:
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Animal Law Clinic Assists Farm Animal Sanctuary
The Animal Law Clinic is representing a local animal sanctuary, and using that experience to develop a legal tool kit for animal sanctuaries around the world.
The Center for Animal Law Studies Sponsors First Animal Law Convention in Africa
“People, Animals and the Planet: One Health, One Welfare” featured experts and participants from various fields such as animal welfare, conservation, law enforcement, environmental policy, as well as the nonprofit sector, academics, and representatives from development organizations.
LC SALDF’s 5th Annual Networking Event at Stoel Rives + Networking Prep. Panel
LC SALDF hosts two networking events, aimed at helping students finding summer and long-term employment!
Juli Zagrans and The Adoptable Dogs of OTAT-PDX Visit LC SALDF
On Thursday, April 5th Lewis & Clark Law LLM program alumni Juli Zagrans of One Tail At A Time - Portland (OTAT - PDX) chapter came with four-legged (adoptable) friends in tow for an LC SALDF Speaker Series event.
Professor Kathy Hessler Offers Her Wisdom To The LC SALDF Chapter
Professor Kathy Hessler Offers Her Wisdom To The LC SALDF Chapter
LC SALDF Hosts MeatOut 2018
LC SALDF Hosts An Incredibly Successful MeatOut 2018!
LC SALDF Volunteers at Green Acres Farm Sanctuary!
On Saturday, March 3, the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund chapter at Lewis & Clark Law School held its Spring Work Retreat at Green Acres Farm Sanctuary in Silverton, Oregon.
LC SALDF and FALS Host Anita Krajnc
On Thursday, March 1st, 2018 LC SALDF and the Food and Agriculture Law Society cohosted a virtual event with Anita Krajnc.
LC SALDF Hosts Prof. Rebecca Huss - Guardian of Vicktory Dogs
LC SALDF Hosts Prof. Rebecca Huss - Guardian of Vicktory Dogs
A Big Week For The Center For Animal Law Studies
LC SALDF is lucky to have the support of the Center for Animal Law Studies (CALS), a center made up of fantastic individuals, many of whom are LC SALDF alumni and faculty advisors. Learn more about the many accomplishments of CALS (just in the past week)!
LC SALDF Hosts Ryan Merkley, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
On January 25th, 2018, LC SALDF had the opportunity to host Ryan Merkley, who is the Director of Research Advocacy at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Ryan discussed proposed changes to laws and policies that impact animals used in research, as well how agencies carry out these duties under the law.
SALDF Proudly Hosts Becky Jenkins, Center for Animal Law Studies
On Thursday, January 11th, SALDF welcomed the chapter back from winter break and had the honor of hosting the Center for Animal Law Studies’ first Aquatic Animal Law Initiative Fellow, Becky Jenkins as the first event of Spring semester.
SALDF Hosts Tom and Henry Lininger
On Friday, November 10th, 2017, LC SALDF as well as SIEL and NEDC co-hosted Tom and Henry Lininger, who discussed wildlife protections that import aspects of the 4th amendment. They propose a doctrine of wildlife privacy that would import some aspects of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence to limit wildlife surveillance and limit the tracking and killing of wolves to avoid interactions with humans and livestock.
Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Christopher Berry Speaks to LC SALDF
On Thursday, November 9th, 2017 the Lewis & Clark Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (LC SALDF) chapter hosted Christopher Berry, a staff attorney with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) for one of its Speaker Series Events. - EVENTS
Past Events
Film Screening Event: The Smell of Money
Get your ticket now to join us for this Animal Law Week special event!
11th Annual Animal Law Symposium
Animal Law Review presents its annual animal law symposium, a day filled with thoughtful conversation on animal law. This year’s virtual event will focus on some of the successes we have achieved on behalf of nonhuman animals, while acknowledging the work that remains to be done. This free event is open to the public and will feature panels and individual speakers on a variety of animal legal issues, including species conservation, intersectional animal advocacy, and sustainable agriculture.
Animal Law Week (March 7-11th)
This year’s annual Animal Law Week at Lewis & Clark Law School is March 7-11th. The Lewis & Clark Law School Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter will be hosting a variety of animal law events and activities throughout the week and the Center for Animal Law Studies will be supporting the students by raising awareness. The full lineup of events is below. To download in PDF format, click here.
