Animal Law

    The ABA TIPS Animal Law Committee addresses all issues concerning the intersection of animals and the law. 

    Message from the Chair

    Francesca Ortiz

    Welcome to the TIPS Animal Law Committee! We are a group of lawyers that come from all areas of practice with a mission “to address all issues concerning the intersection of animals and the law to create a paradigm shift resulting in a just world for all.” To that end, our Committee is dedicated to educating both members and non-members about animal law issues, engaging in public service projects, and providing our members with various avenues to engage with others of similar interests.

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    The ABA TIPS Animal Law Committee is open to lawyers who practice animal law or are interested in animal law issues. We invite you to become involved in our subcommittees, write for our publications, help us with podcasts, work on our CLE programs.

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    Aquatic Animals: The Need for Understanding and Legal Protection

    By: Kathy Hessler, Lewis & Clark Law School

    Aquatic animals are so overlooked and poorly understood that they are easily ignored even in general calls for the legal protection of animals. They are excluded from some laws1 and their capabilities are less frequently studied by scientists than those of their land-based kin. Research into their well-being is more complicated and difficult due to the environments in which they live.

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