Various Spring Semester, 2005 Announcements

• FOOD DRIVE.  We had a "food drive" in November for needy animals in local shelters.  View pictures and a report.

• PRO BONO COMMITTEE.  LSALDF Treasurer Stephen Cawelti is chairing a committee to identify opportunities for LLS students to meet their pro bono requirement through working on animal law-related projects.  Stephen just needs people to make 2 or 3 phone calls (he will even supply the names!) to organizations and people to make this goal a reality.  Please email Stephen at fatcat@massivecat.com if you are able to donate a few minutes to help this worthwhile effort.

• MOOT COURT TEAM. The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund of Harvard Law School and the National Center for Animal Law are sponsoring a national animal advocacy competition at Harvard February 25-27, 2004.  There was a moot court competition and a closing argument competition.  LSALDF had a presence at the competition!!!  Luke Reynolds participated in the closing argument competition, and Sherri Woo, Maya Morales, and Marissa Nuncio participated in the Moot Court component.  Please see the website for more details. 

• LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING CONTEST.  On April 2, 2005 the National Center for Animal Law and the GWU SALDF will host the first Legislative Drafting and Lobbying Competitions at the George Washington University Law School.   Please see the website for more details if you would like to register.

• TABLING. One of the best ways to help enlighten the LLS Community about animal law is to host staff a table in the Courtyard and pass out LSALDF literature, cookies, and soda.  If you are able to volunteer even just an hour to staff a table, please email lureynolds@earthlink.net with the days and times that are best for you.

• ART SHOW.  We would like to have at several animal-themed art pieces at the ESBA/DSBA Art Show on March 28-30, 2005.  If you are an artist, please consider showcasing any animal-themed artwork at this event. To participate, please contact Winnie Pham.

• SUMMER ANIMAL LAW COURSE: Lewis & Clark Law School will offer a summer animal law class focusing on federal litigation and lobbying.

Various Fall Semester, 2004 Announcements

• PILF AUCTION.  LSALDF had a presence at the PILF Auction on October 23, 2004.  We had a 1/2 page ad in the program directory, as well as donations for  the PILF Auction.  Thanks to Sherri Woo for creating  the baskets and Luke Reynolds for designing the ad.
• TURF CLUB. LSALDF cosponsored the Turf Club on November 18, 2004.  Thanks to Stephen Calweti for finding good-quality refreshments and food for the event.  We served vegan Chinese food and unusually high-quality refreshments!  Thanks also to all the LSALDF members who volunteered during the event
• Future of Animal Law Conference.  LSALDF Vice President/Secretary Sherri Woo represented Loyola Law School at the The Future of Animal Law Conference at Yale Law School November 5-7.  (More information about the conference is at  http://www.animallawconference.com.)

• New Brochure (9-6-2004): We are pleased to announce our new information brochure for parties interested in animal law and our organization.  It is designed to be printed double-sided and tri-folded.

• New Logo (9-5-2004): We are pleased to announce our new logo:

• PUBLICATION. Congratulations to LSALDF Secretary Sherri Woo for the article she co-authored with Bob Ferber of the LA City Attorney's Office which appears in the current edition of Animal Wellness.

9-29-2004: First meeting of the semester

The first meeting of the semester was held on September 29th from 5:10PM-5:50PM.

9-2004: Tabling

September 7 and 8, please join us for refreshments in the LLS Courtyard as we do tabling to raise awareness in the community about animal law.

4--2004: Next Meeting

Our last meeting of the Spring semester will be on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 from 5:10PM -5:45PM in B204 on the Loyola Law School campus. This will be the last meeting of the semester, so we will outline our vision for the summer and academic year and begin voting for the first officers of the LSALDF!

3-2004: Other Announcements

• March 29: The Law Offices of Toye & Associates is seeking a Law Student for an Unpaid Internship to assist in Animal Law cases. Gain practical experience in this growing field of law. Office located near UCLA (Sawtelle and Santa Monica Blvd). Please contact Leah at (310) 235-2287.
• The Loyola Student Animal Legal Defense Fund hosted Robert Ferber, LA City Attorney, Animal Protection Unit to speak about animal law on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 from 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM. 
• We held our first/orientation meeting on January 28, 2004 and we are starting out with over 30 active members!