Schaffner Wins ABA Animal Law Award

Professor Joan E. Schaffner received the "Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award" from the Animal Law Committee of the American Bar Association. The award recognizes Professor Schaffner’s commitment and leadership in advancing humane animal treatment through legal means. She directs the GW Animal Law Program, which includes the Animal Welfare Project, seminars in animal law, and a student chapter of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. She also coordinates the Animal Law Lawyering Project which provides students with outside placements in the field.