November 13, 2020

Current Issues in Animal Law Lecture Series: A Human Right to Nature

The Environmental Law Center at VLS Presents "Current Issues in Animal Law Lecture Series: A Human Right to Nature" on Friday, November 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. EST.

Litigation pending before the Ninth Circuit treats a right to nature, and wilderness in particular, as part of the scope of liberty protected under the Constitution. That case alleges that liberty is threatened by the climate crisis, as well as the actions and inactions of the federal government. How is there such a right? Three attorneys working on the matter explain.

SPEAKERS

Carter Dillard, Senior Policy Advisor, The Animal Legal Defense Fund

Jessica L. Blome, Senior Associate, Greenfire Law

Matthew Hamity, Director of Campaigns and Legislative Affairs, In Defense of Animals

More information can be found here.