Events Calendar
Animal Law Workshop: The story about Cedar the goat
- Date:
- October 2, 2024
- Start:
- 12:00pm
- End:
- 12:50pm
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- Location:
- TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
- Event type:
- Lunch
Join us for an insightful workshop on animal law, where we delve into a compelling California case involving Cedar, a cherished goat whose life was disrupted by law enforcement actions despite the wishes of his dedicated caretakers. This case highlights critical issues in animal protection.
Our expert for the session, Vanessa Shakib, is a leading figure in animal law and government accountability. Her impressive background includes extensive coverage by major media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, and the New York Times. Vanessa is the co-founder and co-director of Advancing Law for Animals, a pioneering non-profit law firm dedicated to advocating for animals in research and industrial food production. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School, where she has been recognized as the 2022-2023 Adjunct Professor of the Year.
(Vegan lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ensure your spot and meal.)
- Specific audiences:
- Texas Law students
- Prospective students
- Texas Law alumni
- Faculty
- Staff
- General public
- Sponsored by:
- Animal Legal Defense Fund
If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the sponsor listed above or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.