Smithfield Trial Summit - University Of Denver Animal Activist Defense Project

In the wake of the groundbreaking acquittal in the Smithfield Trial - where, for the first time in US history, two animal activists were found not guilty for openly rescuing animals from inside a massive factory farm - the University of Denver Animal Activist Defense Project is hosting a Trial Summit this January. The Summit will serve as an opportunity to learn more about this historic trial, debrief the case, and identify key learnings to apply in future animal rights litigation. All are welcome. No legal background or experience needed. *If you plan on attending, please RSVP by emailing cdillard@law.du.edu so there is enough food for everyone and you can get free parking!* FRIDAY: Intro and Panels 11 am: Check in 12 pm: Introductory Remarks - Defending Activists to Empower a Movement 12:30 pm: Panel - How Courts Create Social Change. 1:45 pm: Panel - The Smithfield Litigation Strategy 3pm: Panel - The Smithfield Jurors on Why They Voted to Acquit 5pm: Dinner and Reception SATURDAY: The Open Rescue Experience 8:30am: Check in and Breakfast 9:30am: The Open Rescue Experience - Part I 1 pm: Lunch 2pm: The Open Rescue Experience - Part II SUNDAY: Moot Court and Unconference 8:30am: Check in and Breakfast 9:30am: Mock Trial 12pm: Lunch 1pm: Lessons for the Movement 1:30pm: Unconference: Networking to Build a Movement 4:30pm: Closing Thoughts All sessions will take place in Room 165 at the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.