Fwd: (address included) Upcoming Programs on Animal Law - May 5th and May 11th

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Sorry - the address of the Bar Association was left off the original e-mail.

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York

42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

 

 

It is on the south side of 44th St. between 5th Avenue and Avenue of the Americas. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 Tuesday, May 5, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION:   JUSTIFIABLE DISCRIMINATION? <http://www.nycbar.org/EventsCalendar/show_event.php?eventid=1109>

 American Staffordshire Bull Terriers ("Pit Bulls"), Rottweilers, German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers have all been the subject of Breed S

pecific Legislation (BSL). Is BSL a solution to prevent dog bites, dog fighting and abandonment, or an over-inclusive policy that wrongly discriminates against certain breeds, penalizing responsible people and their pets? A panel of experts will discuss the law and policy surrounding this controversial issue.  Moderators:

 BINA AHMAD, Bina Ahmad, Esq.

 CHRISTINE MOTT, Christine Mott, Esq.  Speakers:

 DEBORA BRESCH, Legislative Liaison, ASPCA

 DEBORAH DIIORIO, Amsterdog Rescue, In Our Hands Rescue MICHAEL McGRAW, Director of Media Relations, PETA

 HEATHER McMANUS, Senior Attorney, American Kennel Club

 LEDY VANKAVAGE, Senior Legislative Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society There is no charge for this program, however registration <https://www.nycbar.org/EventsCalendar/register/?event=1109 & price=783>  is necessary.

 

 Sponsored by:

 Committee on Legal Issues Pertaining to Animals, Jane Hoffman, Chair

  

 Monday, May 11, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

YAY OR NEIGH: SHOULD THE CARRIAGE HORSE INDUSTRY BE BANNED IN NYC? <http://www.nycbar.org/EventsCalendar/show_event.php?eventid=1116>

 Animal advocates have called for an end to the carriage horse industry, arguing that the congested New York City str

eets are no place for horses. Supporters claim that horse carriages are a legitimate industry that is vital to tourism. A panel of experts will discuss the proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages and other issues relating to carriage horses.  Moderators:

 LORI BARRETT, Deputy County Attorney, Office of the Nassau County Attorney

 CHRISTINE MOTT, Christine Mott, Esq.  Speakers:

 DR. HOLLY CHEEVER, DVM

 ELIZABETH FOREL, President of the Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages

 DONNY MOSS, Documentary filmmaker, Blinders

 MARTHA ROBINSON, Associate General Counsel, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

 STACY WOLF, Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel, Humane Law Enforcement, ASPCA  There is no charge for this program, however registration <https://www.nycbar.org/EventsCalendar/register/?event=1116 & price=791>  is necessary.

 

 Sponsored by:

Committee on Legal Issues Pertaining to Animals, Jane Hoffman, Chair