This Section hosted a "kick-off dinner", which included a
panel discussion, in October, and partnered with the L.L.M.
Executive Board of the American University, Washington
College of Law, to host a colloquy with Senator Jamin B.
(Jamie) Raskin on proposed legislation in the Maryland
General Assembly respecting animals in March. It also
presented, in conjunction with the University of Maryland
School of Law (particularly its Student Animal Legal Defense
Fund organization), a panel discussion on issues related to tort
damages and animals in March, then partnered with a myriad
of individuals and organizations to host a leading regional
symposium on animal law and policy at the University
of Baltimore School of Law in April. The Section also
established the Roberta L. Cepko, Esq., Award to recognize
outstanding leadership in animal law, continued to produce
and disseminate an informative newsletter and comment on
proposed legislation in the Maryland General Assembly. It
will provide an enlightening panel discussion at the MSBA
Annual Meeting, as well as a break-out session on starting a
practice focused on animal law at Solo Day. |
