The Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host “Get to Know Animal Law: How to Turn Your Passion into Action,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, February 10.

The free event will be in-person at Michigan State College of Law, Castle Board Room, 648 N Shaw Lane East Lansing, with a virtual option to attend.

A panel of experts will discuss their experiences practicing animal law in private practice (including how to add animal law pro bono work to a current practice), the government, and the nonprofit sector.

Registration is free. To register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/animallawfeb10.

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