3/19/09 LawMatters: Legislation for Animals

Co-Sponsored with the Center for Law and Social Responsibility, the New England Law | Boston Animal Law Society
Presented:

Legislation for Animals: Using the Law to Promote Animal Protection
 

Discussion focused on the legislative process including the recent passage of Proposition 2 in California banning three forms of confinement for farm animals and Question 3 in Massachusetts banning Greyhound racing.

Guest Speakers:

• Nancy Perry, Esq.: Vice President of Government Affairs, Humane Society of the United States
• Christine A. Dorchack, Esq.: New England Law alum and President of Grey2k
• Kara L. Holmquist, Esq.: Director of Advocacy at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals
• Kevin F. Penders, Esq.: New England Law alum, associate at Keegan Werlin LLP, adjunct Professor of Legislation at New England Law