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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 9, 2022

The TBA Animal Law Section today held its annual forum at the Nashville Zoo. Attendees heard from zoo director Rick Schwartz, who has been heavily involved in the world of conservation for 30 years, and met several zoo animals including spotted leopard cubs and a flamingo. Other speakers included veterinarian and lawyer Robert Simpson with the Kingston Animal Hospital, who spoke about legal issues facing veterinarians; Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway, who talked about court programs involving animals; Eric Swafford with Best Friends Animal Society, who discussed dog breed restrictions; Lauren Curry with Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, who spoke on conservation issues; and Steven Christopher with the Board of Professional Responsibility, who provided an ethics update.