On February 28, 2019, a panel discussed issues around companion animals and transportation, including the use of service animals on public transportation, pets in ridesharing, and recent incidents in which pets have died during air travel.

Moderators:

Marissa Hight, Akerman LLP

Bari Wolf, Vernon & Ginsburg LLP

Speakers:

Erin Abrams, General Counsel, Via

Kleo King, Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

Joel Lopez, Vice President, ASPCA Adoption Center

Evan Oshan, Oshan & Associates, P.C.

Sponsoring Committee:

Animal Law Committee, Christopher Wlach, Chair

Co-Sponsoring Committee

Transportation Committee, Sanford Balick, Chair

Disability Law Committee, John W. Egan, Chair