Past Events

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March 7, 2023

Film Screening Event: The Smell of Money

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March 11, 2022

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.
March 7, 2022

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.
ALDF
September 25, 2021

ALDF Virtual Student Convention

The Student Convention provides an opportunity for law students to receive career advice from leaders in the animal law field and network with law students from schools across the country and beyond.
March 10, 2021

Animal Law Clinics: Making a Difference for Animals (Animal Law Week Event)

Join us in honor of Animal Law Week to learn about how the animal law clinics at the Center for Animal Law Studies are making a difference for animals and preparing students to be effective legal advocates.
Join us on February 5, 12:10-1:10 PM PST.
February 5, 2021

10th Annual Animal Law Review Symposium: ‘A Conversation on the Presidential Election, the State of our Democracy, & Animal Advocacy’

10th Annual Animal Law Review Symposium: ‘At the Crossroads: Fighting for Change in an Interconnected World.’
Join us on Jan. 27th @12:10-1:10 PM PST.
January 27, 2021

10th Annual Animal Law Review Symposium: ‘Recognizing & Avoiding Burnout’

10th Annual Animal Law Review Symposium: ‘At the Crossroads: Fighting for Change in an Interconnected World.’
September 11, 2020

Virtual Student Organization Fair

Welcome new students! Come meet L&C’s Student Chapter of ALDF at our virtual student organization fair.
until 6:30pm on September 11
September 10, 2020

Virtual Student Organization Fair

Welcome new students! Come meet L&C’s Student Chapter of ALDF at our virtual student organization fair.
until September 11
September 9, 2020

Virtual Student Organization Fair

Welcome new students! Come meet L&C’s Student Chapter of ALDF at our virtual student organization fair.
until 6:30pm on September 11, 2020
February 27, 2020

Speaker Series: Humane Society of Utah’s Advocacy and Investigations Director Rachel Heatley

Join us to hear from Rachel Heatley: L&C Law alumnus and Advocacy and Investigations Director at the Humane Society of Utah! Rachel will speak to us, via Skype, about the law school trajectory she followed that led her to a career in animal protection! Vegan lunch will be provided!
February 25, 2020

Speaker Series: Oregon Humane Society’s Kristen Farnworth

Oregon Humane Society’s attorney supervisor Kristen Farnworth and outreach coordinator, Meagan, will be here to discuss OHS’s investigations department.They will explain the program and give insight into how animal cruelty casesare handled. Free Lunch!
October 20, 2019

Fall Work Retreat

Join us in volunteering at Green Acres Farm Sanctuary for the day!
October 3, 2019

Speaker Series: Colleen Weiler

Join us as we welcome Colleen Weiler, the orca conservation fellow for Whale & Dolphin Conservation!
September 26, 2019

Animal Law Mentoring Session

September 18, 2019

Speaker Series: Jenny Brown

Join us in hosting animal rights activist and co-founder of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary! 
September 12, 2019

Animal Law Program Overview

September 3, 2019

Lunch with ALDF and Themis

Join LC ALDF and Themis in a casual get together over vegan lunch!
April 3, 2019

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 30, 2019

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 14, 2019

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 13, 2019

The History of Animal Law

Join The Mother of Animal Law, Joyce Tischler, as she discusses the history of animal law.
March 12, 2019

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 11, 2019

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 28, 2019

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 7, 2019

Aph Ko

Join us and the Black Law Student Association for an engaging evening with Aph Ko!
Chloé Lepeltier
January 17, 2019

The Zero Waste Movement with Chloé Lepeltier

Join us for a lunchtime event with Chloé who will speak about sustainability, ethical fashion, and a zero-waste lifestyle in Portland!

November 2, 2018

Eating Animals Screening

The Center for Animal Law Studies is hosting a movie screening of “Eating Animals,” a film based on the bestselling book by Jonathan Safran Foer; it was directed by Christopher Quinn and narrated by co-producer Natalie Portman. The film provides an eye-opening look into the environmental, economic, and public health implications of factory farming.

A Q&A session with the film’s director will take place immediately following the screening followed by a reception. Movie treats, light appetizers and refreshments will be provided!

November 1, 2018

Activism and Social Justice Movements

NLG President, Elena Cohen, will join us and NLG Student Chapter to discuss the importance of activism and how law students and attorneys can most effectively advocate for social justice movements.
October 18, 2018

EU Health and Food Safety

Join animal welfare advocacy organizations and students and faculty in discussion with Dr. Terzi about the state of animal welfare policies in the U.S. and EU, what these policies mean for food safety and health and what people on both sides of the Atlantic can do to strengthen animal welfare policies globally.
October 4, 2018

Humane Education

September 30, 2018

Portland Eco Film Festival

September 13, 2018

Animal Law Program Overview

Join us in Wood Hall, Room 8, for an opportunity to learn about our incredible animal law program, upcoming events, and opportunities within animal law.
Some of the Residents at Wildwood Farm Sanctuary
September 9, 2018

Fall Work Retreat