The Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present “Get to Know Animal Law: How to Turn Your Passion into Action” on Saturday, February 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michigan State University College of Law, Castle Board Room, 648 N. Shaw Lane in East Lansing.  The program can also be viewed online.

A panel of experts will discuss their experiences practicing animal law in private practice (including how to add animal law pro bono work to your current practice), the government, and the nonprofit sector.

Registration is free.  To register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/animallawfeb10.

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