2/27/09

The State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section will conduct its annual symposium from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at the Michigan State University College of Law Castle Boardroom.

Symposium speakers will address a number of topics related to current issues in animal law. The purpose of the event is to educate attorneys, but paralegals, law students, and members of the general public are encouraged to attend. Highlights include:

• The legislator's perspective on animal law, featuring Reps. Pam Byrne and John Espinoza;
• A presentation on prosecuting dog fighting cases by Rajesh Prasad, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney;
• An overview of the current state of animal law by Michigan State University College of Law professor David Favre and University of Michigan Law School professor Joseph Vining; and
• An update on torts related to animal law by Julie Fershtman, secretary of the SBM Board of Commissioners.

The cost to attend the symposium is $15 for law students and $25 for attorneys and others who sign up on or before Monday, March 16. The registration fee after March 16 is $25 for law students and $35 for all others. Participants can fax the registration form and credit card information to the State Bar at (517) 346-6365, or mail the form with check or credit card payment to:

State Bar of Michigan
Attn: Seminar Registration
Michael Franck Building
306 Townsend Street
Lansing MI, 48933

Questions can be directed to Anna Scott, SBM Animal Law Section secretary, at (517) 663-7909 or anna.m.scott@gmail.com.

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