How I Became an Animal Lawyer

Vanessa Shakib is an animal law expert who co-founded Advancing Law for Animals, a non-profit law firm that fights for animal rights through impact litigation. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School and has been recognized as the 2022-2023 SBA Adjunct Professor of the Year. Vanessa's work has been featured in several publications, and she is a sought-after speaker on animal law both nationally and internationally. In addition to her animal law work, Vanessa previously specialized in illegal taxation, consumer protection, and inverse condemnation, and continues to consult on various legal matters through her private practice.