Animal Law Seminar
Registration is closed for this event.
My Dog Ate My Casebook
An update on animal law and legal obligations of animal organizations. (Download brochure here.)
Co-Sponsored by the Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association and Ring Dog Rescue, Inc.
MORNING SESSION (4 CLE Credits):
9:00-10:00 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Non-profit Board Members
Ethics CLE credit (1.0)
Phyllis Katz , Esq.
10:00-11:00 Overview of Animal Neglect and Cruelty Laws in Virginia
Michelle Welch, Esq.
BREAK 11:00-11:10
11:10-12:10 Civil Pursuit of Animal Cruelty
Ethan Eddy, Esq.
12:10-12:40 Implications of Companion Animals as Personal Property
Robin McVoy, Esq.
BREAK 12:40-12:45
12:45-1:15 LUNCH Q&A / Panel Discussion / Case Studies
Michelle Welch, Ethan Eddy, Robin McVoy
BREAK 1:15-1:30
AFTERNOON SESSION (3 CLE Credits):
1:30-2:30 Dog Fighting: Investigation and Evidentiary Issues in Virginia
Richard Samuels
2:30-3:00 Breed Specific Legislation: Implications and Alternatives
Amy Taylor
BREAK 3:00-3:15
3:15-3:45 Legal Issues Faced by Shelters and Animal Control
Jody Jones
3:45-4:15 Rehabilitation and sheltering challenges
Tonya Irizarry, Sharon Cornett, Vick dog "Gracie"
4:15-4:45 Q&A / Panel Discussion / Case Studies
Richard Samuels, Amy Taylor, Jody Jones, Tonya Irizarry
Speakers
Phyllis Katz, Esq.
Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, P.C.
Michelle Welch, Esq.
Office of the Virginia Attorney General
Ethan Eddy, Esq.
United States Department of Justice
Robin McVoy, Esq.
Sands, Anderson, Marks & Miller, P.C.
Richard Samuels
Spottsylvania Animal Control
Amy Katherine Taylor
Richmond Animal Care and Control
Jody Jones
Richmond Animal Care and Control
Tonya Irizarry
Ring Dog Rescue, Inc.