Yolanda Eisenstein, John Forelli, Joyce Tischler

Careers in Animal Law

A Practical Guide to the Field, the Work, and the Future, Second Edition

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Animal law is a dynamic field that continues to grow in importance. The second edition of Careers in Animal Law shows a new generation of law students and lawyers the depth and breadth of the practice of animal law. From a personal assessment and self-care to structuring the law school experience to the role of creativity in discovering opportunities, this book provides a roadmap for making animal protection a fulfilling legal career. This new edition is an expanded version of the first, reflecting the continuing evolution of animal law in academia, nonprofits, and law firms. From establishing a solo practice to engagement in global issues, the book provides an overview of animal law, how to decide whether animal law is right for you, an in-depth look at the animals, and reflections on the future of animal law and the lawyers who will shape it.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: American Bar Association
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781639056989
• ISBN-10: 163905698X
• Artikelnr.: 75713991

Autorenporträt

Yolanda Eisenstein is an animal protection lawyer and consultant in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is president of the Animal Law Commission of Paris-based Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), a global association of lawyers established in 1927. She also represents the UIA at the United Nations, where she works on environmental and global wildlife issues. Her international advocacy includes Lawyers for Animal Protection in Africa, a Kenyan nonprofit, where she serves on the board of directors, contributing to wildlife conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. She is a previous chair of the ABA TIPS Animal Law Committee and, in 2018, received their "Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law" award in recognition of her work to advance the humane treatment of animals through the law. Eisenstein earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she was an adjunct professor in animal and wildlife law. Additionally, she holds a master's degree, summa cum laude, in philosophy. Eisenstein is the author of Careers in Animal Law and The American Bar Association Guide to Dog Laws. She served as co-editor with Bruce Wagman on Wildlife Law & Ethics and co-editor with Daina Bray on A Guide to Representing Animal Protection Organizations. She was a contributor to Animal Cruelty: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding and the Elgar Encyclopedia of Animal Law.