Join Top Local Animal Advocates at USF Nov. 11th

[Guest guest]

Greetings!

 

All are invited for an evening with local animal attorneys and the founder of

the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Joyce Tischler, at the University of San

Francisco November 11, 2003 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room 104. Joining Joyce will

be

Berkeley animal attorney, David Blatte, and San Francisco animal attorney and

litigation partner at Morgenstein & Jubelier, Bruce Wagman.

 

Veggie/Vegan pizza; salad; dessert & soft drinks will be provided. RSVPs for

food are appreciated but not required. Come early to find parking or take

the 5 Fulton to the St. Ignatious stop, Kendrick Hall is building with a round

end kitty-corner from the bus stop and opposite St. Mary's. Room 104 is

downstairs in the rotunda. The event is free.

 

RSVP to Michele Berrong, USF SALDF Founder at mrberrong.

 

For those of you not familiar with Joyce's accomplishments, she was

instrumental in the genesis of the field of animal law along with a group of Bay

Area

attorneys that eventually became the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). The

ALDF brought the landmark case Provimi Veal, a case that sought to require

labeling of veal to reflect the inhumane practices involved in producing it.

Attorneys will also be familiar with a famous case regarding the Santerian

practice

of animal sacrifice in the City of Hialeah, and the ALDF was one plaintiff in

this action as well. Joyce will be sharing her story, landmark cases, and

advice for those who are interested in practicing animal law.

 

Professor Wagman is a litigation partner in the law firm Morgenstein &

Jubelirer. He specializes in civil litigation with a concentration in

Employment

and Animal Law. He graduated magna cum laude from Hastings College of the Law,

clerked for Hon. William H. Orrick, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science

from Cornell University. He represents a variety of animal-related groups and

individuals in animal law cases, including the current " Happy Cows " suit for

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals against the California Milk

Advisory Board.

 

David Blatte practices Animal Law in Berkeley and takes a wide variety of

cases including injury of companion animals, negligent handling of animals, vet

malpractice, and dog bites, to name a few. He has extensive experience with

the media, regularly appears on radio (and television) in both animal rights and

animal law discussions, and recently started Animal Law Associates, a

non-profit law firm designed to provide legal services on behalf of animals at

no

charge. David also represented Hera, the dog involved in the mauling of Diane

Whipple, in the death penalty case against Hera.

 

Hope to see you there!

 

Michele Berrong

USF SALDF

Founder