Council Members:
J Matthew Berner, Kathryn Boyne, Amy Draeger, Barbara Gislason, Cristy Gaffney Kruse, Amy Mason, Vicki McIntyre, Linda Murphy, Nancy Olkon, Gary Persian, Kristen Rice, Heidi Viesturs, Christine Weflen, and Heidi Weinstock.

Companion & Service Animal Committee: Gary Persian, Chair
Equine Law Committee: Katherine Bloomquist, Chair
Farm Animals Committee: Nancy Olkon, Chair
Legislative Committee: Laura Hage & Ellis Olkon, Co-Chairs
Membership Committee: Wendy Zeller, Chair
Website Committee: Dana Buchwald, Chair
Wild Animals Committee: Glen M. Jacobsen, Chair

MSBA Liaison: Kim Basting

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The purposes of the Animal Law Section are:
1. To provide a forum for discussion of legal issues pertaining to animals, including but not limited to issues in the following practice areas: Tort Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Wills and Estates, and Property Law, as well as the enforcement of federal laws;
2. To provide opportunities for legal education;
3. To improve the practice and elevate the ethical standards with regard to legal services pertaining to animals;
4. To draft amicus briefs in important cases pertaining to Animal Law;
5. To initiate legislative change, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors;
6. To foster and enhance the skills of animal lawyers; and
7. To serve as a liaison with other parts of the MSBA and the public on issues relating to animal law.

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