This program recording examines the emerging and diverse field of Animal Law, provides an overview of the broad range of subject matter within this practice area, and concludes with tips on the human side of building an Animal Law practice. This program details the rise of Animal Law and associated practices. Participants will be afforded a broad overview of the expanse of legal matters subsumed under the penumbra of Animal Law, including pending legislative initiatives in New York. The experienced faculty will also share their insights on their successes in acting upon their interest in and concern for animals in ways that transformed their legal practices.

Program Contents

· Animal Law as an Area of Practice

· Development of Animal Law as a Substantive Area of Practice

· Survey of Major Animal-Related Pending Legislation in New York State

· Developing a Practice in Animal Law

Program Speakers

Beverly M. Poppell, Esq. (Chair)
—New York City

James F. Gesauldi, Esq.
—Islip, L.I.

Elinor D. Molbegott, Esq.
Law Office of Elinor D. Molbegott
—East Williston, L.I.

Stacy Wolf, Esq.
American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals
Director, Government Affairs and Public
Policy Office
—Albany

David J. Wolfson, Esq.
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP
—New York City

Total MCLE Credits                        3.5

Ethics MCLE Credits                      0.0