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Section Officers
Chairperson: Gregory Lynch
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
Secretary: Robert Simon
Treasurer: Michael Gottlieb
Executive Committee Members
Amy Davidson
Stephanie Engelsman
Holly Anne Gibbons
Kathryn Hall
Scott Heiser
Dane Johnson
Patricia Lulay
Vacant
Executive Committee Advisory Members
Scott Beckstead
Pamela Frasch
J. Alan Jensen
Andrew Moore
Todd Peterson
Section Committees
Public Outreach (contact Gregory Lynch:greg.lynch@millernash.com)
Including animal law clinics at humane societies, and Legal links cable television programs and brochures.
Mission Statement: To educate the public on the laws affecting animals, the ways in which people and animals share the common spaces, and the partnership between humans and our animal companions, through a variety of communication methods designed to reach as many people as possible.
Professional Outreach (contact Amy Davidson: amy@naylaw.com) Including brown bag CLEs, increased presence at Judicial conferences and DA conferences, and development of the section website.
Mission Statement: To raise awareness and educate the legal community regarding legal issues affecting animals and their welfare through continuing education, networking opportunities, publication and distribution of materials, and section list-serv and website.
Legislation (contact Scott Beckstead: beckatt@pioneer.net) Proposing new laws, revisions to existing laws, and commenting on proposed new laws before they are voted by the Legislature (strict rules may apply to this activity so check with the Section leader).
Mission Statement: To observe and report to the Section legislative activity affecting animals, to advise lawmakers on issues affecting animals, and to propose new laws or revisions to existing laws affecting animals.
Animals in Disasters (contact Robert Simon: robert@rssimonlaw.com) Participate in regional and national disaster planning and assistance efforts underway pursuant to Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 PL No. 109-308 (Oct 6, 2006).
Mission Statement:The wellbeing of our animal companions depends upon our willingness to plan for an emergency, act in the emergency according to the plan, and help others do the same. Disasters may strike suddenly as acts of God, may arise through a slow progression of neglect or hording, and may be the result of intentional human cruelty. Animal advocates need to be present at all levels of a disaster from the planning to the shelter to the post event rehabilitation and reunions. This Section is committed to having lawyers lead the community at all levels of disasters with the ultimate goal to limit the trauma inflicted upon our animal companions. Lawyers have the duty to lead, to become involved in policy, planning, and to participate in the implementation of the disaster response. This Section is where that leadership gathers, exchanges ideas, and rallies the energies of diverse members toward common goals.
