“THE FIGHT FOR NONHUMAN RIGHTS: HAPPY’S CASE” with Elizabeth Stein, Esq., Litigation Director, The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP)

Sunday, February 5th

Attorney Elizabeth Stein will provide insights to NhRP’s recent, highly publicized litigation to free Happy the Elephant from the Bronx Zoo to an animal sanctuary, with broader discussion about why and how the organization fights for the legal rights of nonhuman animals, including the obstacles they encounter, and the progress they’ve made.

Prior to her work with NhRP, Ms. Stein was a solo practitioner in New York, focused solely on legal issues pertaining to animal rights, welfare, legislation, and advocacy. She holds a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and a B.S. in German SUNY Albany, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude.

Guest Speaker Elizabeth Stein invites you to review some interesting material prior to the discussion on Sunday.

• The Atlantic Article “THE ELEPHANT WHO COULD BE A PERSON” that provides detail about the case. To read CLICK HERE

• Also consider reading commentary by the ruling Judges in their own words. You can read these short statements on our website. CLICK HERE.