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Comparative Law Conference on Wolf Protection

An international comparative-law panel discussion examining legal frameworks for wolf protection across jurisdictions.

Portail universitaire du droit

An international comparative-law panel discussion examining legal frameworks for wolf protection across jurisdictions.

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The Environmental Implications of Your Dinner

A CLE seminar connecting food choices and factory farming practices to broader environmental and legal consequences.

LACBA

A CLE seminar connecting food choices and factory farming practices to broader environmental and legal consequences.

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Private Practice as an Animal Lawyer

A career-focused webinar offering guidance on building and sustaining a private practice in animal law.

Hawaii State Bar Animal Law Section

A career-focused webinar offering guidance on building and sustaining a private practice in animal law.

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The Future of Legal Education: Adapting for Modern Practice

An interview contribution to a broader piece exploring how legal education must evolve to prepare attorneys for modern, changing practice demands.

Super Lawyers, updated March 6, 2026 — By Canaan Suitt, J.D.

An interview contribution to a broader piece exploring how legal education must evolve to prepare attorneys for modern, changing practice demands.

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San Jose Animal Shelter Faces Legal Threat Over Alleged Neglect

Quoted commentary on legal exposure facing a San Jose animal shelter amid neglect allegations.

Quoted commentary on legal exposure facing a San Jose animal shelter amid neglect allegations.

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California Egg Farmers Reverse Course, Defend Welfare Laws in Federal Suit

Interview commentary on California egg farmers' surprising pivot to defend the state's animal welfare laws in ongoing federal litigation.

Daily Journal, August 7, 2025 — By Malcolm Maclachlan

Interview commentary on California egg farmers' surprising pivot to defend the state's animal welfare laws in ongoing federal litigation.

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Trump's Egg Price Lawsuit Against California Cracks Under Scrutiny

A co-authored analysis breaking down the legal weaknesses in a lawsuit challenging California's egg pricing and animal welfare regulations.

A co-authored analysis breaking down the legal weaknesses in a lawsuit challenging California's egg pricing and animal welfare regulations.

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What Is Animal Law?

A foundational explainer piece featuring expert interview input on the scope, history, and practice areas within animal law.

Super Lawyers

A foundational explainer piece featuring expert interview input on the scope, history, and practice areas within animal law.

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Companion Animals in the Law

A CLE program covering the legal status of companion animals, veterinary malpractice claims, and related litigation issues.

myLawCLE

A CLE program covering the legal status of companion animals, veterinary malpractice claims, and related litigation issues.

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Do Farmed Animals Have Standing?

A moderated panel discussion discussing whether farmed animals have legal standing in court.

LACBA — Moderator and Co-Panelist

A moderated panel discussion discussing whether farmed animals have legal standing in court.

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Untangling Pet Custody in Ownership Disputes

A co-authored piece examining how courts navigate pet custody disputes, treating animal ownership conflicts as a distinct and growing area within family and property law.

A co-authored piece examining how courts navigate pet custody disputes, treating animal ownership conflicts as a distinct and growing area within family and property law.

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Dog Owner Sues Mohnacky Animal Hospital Veterinarian Over Board-Certified Claims

Interview insight on a lawsuit alleging a veterinarian misrepresented board certification credentials to a pet owner.

10News

Interview insight on a lawsuit alleging a veterinarian misrepresented board certification credentials to a pet owner.

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Attorney Sarah Thompson Talks About Lawsuit Against Mohnacky Animal Hospital

A broadcast interview segment discussing the details and implications of the Mohnacky Animal Hospital lawsuit.

CBS 8 (video)

A broadcast interview segment discussing the details and implications of the Mohnacky Animal Hospital lawsuit.

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7 Wolf-Hybrid Puppies to Be Released to Animal Rescue

Coverage of the resolution allowing seven wolf-hybrid puppies to be handed over to a rescue organization.

Action News Now
Coverage of the resolution allowing seven wolf-hybrid puppies to be handed over to a rescue organization.

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Non-Profit Trying to Step In to Take On Shingletown Wolf-Dog Puppies

Report on Apex Protection Project's efforts to intervene and take custody of the Shingletown wolf-dog puppies with the assistance of Principal Sarah Thompson.

KRCR TV

Report on Apex Protection Project's efforts to intervene and take custody of the Shingletown wolf-dog puppies with the assistance of Principal Sarah Thompson.

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Law Firm Threatens Lawsuit Against Shasta County if Seven Wolf Dog Puppies Are Not Released

Follow-up coverage escalating the case with a lawsuit threat against Shasta County over custody of the puppies.

Action News Now

Follow-up coverage escalating the case with a lawsuit threat against Shasta County over custody of the puppies.

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Law Firm Sends Letter Demanding Release of Six Wolf Dog Puppies in Shasta County

Report on a formal legal demand letter pushing for the release of six wolf-dog puppies held in Shasta County.

Action News Now

Report on a formal legal demand letter pushing for the release of six wolf-dog puppies held in Shasta County.

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Should Animals Have Rights?

A video interview exploring the philosophical and legal debate over extending rights to animals.

Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary YouTube Series

A video interview exploring the philosophical and legal debate over extending rights to animals.

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Supplemental Discovery Requests: An Underused Tool in an Era of Delay

A solo-authored litigation piece advocating for supplemental discovery requests as an efficient, underutilized strategy to combat case delays.

Daily Journal — Authored
A solo-authored litigation piece advocating for supplemental discovery requests as an efficient, underutilized strategy to combat case delays.

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