Program Details
2025-12-11 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-12-11 13:00:00
2.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2.5
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ESTThis session provides a comprehensive overview of federal humane handling and slaughter laws including the HMSA, FMIA, and PPIA, along with FSIS enforcement mechanisms and common compliance pitfalls. Attendees will learn about labeling requirements for claims like organic, grass-fed, and free-range, including approval pathways and documentation standards. The session concludes with practical guidance on advising farmers and processors through audits, investigations, and supply-chain contract negotiations.
Felicia Kerney
Shelby L. Bobosky
Vanessa Shakib
Will Lowrey
Kelly Nuckolls 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm ESTThis session examines the landscape of federal and state laws affecting farmed animal welfare, including gaps in protection such as poultry exclusions and limited 28-hour transport law enforcement. Attendees will explore how state cruelty statutes may apply despite agricultural exemptions and learn about federal preemption limitations. The session also covers legal strategies used by animal advocates, including standing doctrines, the APA as a litigation vehicle, and recent right-to-rescue cases.
Felicia KerneyShelby L. BoboskyVanessa ShakibWill LowreyKelly Nuckolls 3:20 pm - 3:50 pm ESTThis session details the basic requirements for humane handling and slaughter of livestock and poultry, including approved stunning methods, ante-mortem inspection protocols, and facility standards. Attendees will learn how farms operating under exemptions must still comply with HMSA requirements and FSIS voluntary welfare recommendations. The session emphasizes proactive risk management strategies including implementing a Robust Systematic Approach, proper documentation, staff training, and effective communication between farmers and processors.
Felicia KerneyShelby L. BoboskyVanessa ShakibWill LowreyKelly NuckollsFelicia Kerney is a seasoned attorney with over twenty years of experience in criminal law, specializing in animal cruelty prosecution and the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. She now practices criminal defense in Houston and is an advocate, educator, and author.
Shelby Bobosky is the Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network and the Texas Humane Network, specializing in animal welfare legislation and the link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence.
Vanessa Shakib is an expert in administrative and constitutional law who co-founded and co-directs Advancing Law for Animals, a non-profit law firm developing impact litigation to further the interests of animals exploited in research and food production.
Will Lowrey is the founder and Legal Counsel for Animal Partisan, a legal advocacy organization focused on challenging unlawful conduct in animal agriculture and experimentation.
Kelly Nuckolls is the Assistant Director and Visiting Assistant Professor of Law for the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas, specializing in agricultural law, food policy, and sustainable agriculture.
Felicia Kerney is a seasoned attorney with over twenty years of experience in criminal law, specializing in animal cruelty prosecution and the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence. She now practices criminal defense in Houston and is an advocate, educator, and author.
Shelby Bobosky is the Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network and the Texas Humane Network, specializing in animal welfare legislation and the link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence.
Vanessa Shakib is an expert in administrative and constitutional law who co-founded and co-directs Advancing Law for Animals, a non-profit law firm developing impact litigation to further the interests of animals exploited in research and food production.
Will Lowrey is the founder and Legal Counsel for Animal Partisan, a legal advocacy organization focused on challenging unlawful conduct in animal agriculture and experimentation.
Kelly Nuckolls is the Assistant Director and Visiting Assistant Professor of Law for the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas, specializing in agricultural law, food policy, and sustainable agriculture.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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