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02/20/2026

Coming up on the next episode of "The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz," the legal battle you didn’t see coming! Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton joins the show to explain the custody war no one talks about and should plan for in the event of a divorce. Tune in Saturday beginning at 1pm ET/10am PT & Sunday ...

02/18/2026

Helping people struggling with divorce and deciding who gets the pet is an additional stress you can pre-plan for. Helping people find ways to be the person their pet thinks they are and keeping the pet's wellbeing top of mind, is an art and I am grateful to share my speciality. Ilyssa, thank you for having me on this dynamic program.

Coming up on the next episode of "The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz," the legal battle you didn’t see coming! Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton joins the show to explain the custody war no one talks about and should plan for in the event of a divorce. Tune in Saturday beginning at 1pm ET/10am PT & Sunday ...

02/05/2026

I’m thrilled to be presenting with year’s ABA Dispute Resolution Section Incubator cohort (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7424963424234774530/)Daniel Serviansky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-serviansky-52036321/) at the upcoming 2026 Practice Development Institute 2/12/2026 at 4 PM ET! Our session will give you a firsthand look at how the Incubator Program transformed the way its participants built successful practices. Register for the Institute to gain the tools, strategies, and insights you will need to grow your practice, navigate challenges, and achieve long-term success.
🔗 Register: http://ambar.org/pdi2026

01/06/2026

Subject: FREE 3-Part CLE Symposium: Pet End-of-Life Legal & Emotional Guidance (Attend Free Code: EOL26COMP)

The NYS Bar Association's Committee on Animals and the Law presents a FREE three-part symposium:
The End of Life Journey with our Beloved Animals:
From Diagnosis to Life After Loss.

This compassionate series explores emotional, practical, ethical, and legal complexities of end-of-life care for companion animals and equines. Attend all three sessions or choose topics most relevant to you.

SESSION 1 - Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 2-3 PM EST
End-of-Life Decisions & Ethical Considerations
Dr. Amir Shanan (veterinary hospice expert) and Gail Pope (BrightHaven founder) guide families through terminal diagnosis, assessing suffering, quality-of-life tools, and hospice-supported care options.
Register: https://nysba.org/events/the-end-of-life-journey-with-our-beloved-animals-session-1/

SESSION 2 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2-3:30 PM EST
Navigating Grief & Bereavement
Experts address anticipatory grief, disenfranchised grief, compassion fatigue in veterinary professionals, after-death care, and unique equine end-of-life considerations.
Register: https://nysba.org/events/the-end-of-life-journey-with-our-beloved-animals-session-2/

SESSION 3 - Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 2-3 PM EST
Legal Issues: Euthanasia & Employment Leave (1 CLE credit)
ASPCA counsel covers NY euthanasia protocols, consent requirements, and disposition options. Employment attorney analyzes pet bereavement leave laws and pending NYC/NYS legislation.
Register: https://nysba.org/events/the-end-of-life-journey-with-our-beloved-animals-session-3/
ALL SESSIONS FREE with code EOL26COMP
1 CLE credit available for attending Session 3 Virtual format
Whether you're an attorney, veterinary professional, or pet owner, gain essential guidance for navigating pet loss with compassion and legal clarity.

The End-of-Life Journey with our Beloved Animals: From Diagnosis to Life After Loss; A Three-Program SeriesThe NYS Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and the Law presents a three-part symposium exploring the emotional, practical, ethical, and legal complexities of end-of-life care for beloved ...

11/24/2025

Please do not miss this!!

7th Annual National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University, hosted by Michele Pich and David Frei
Featuring Keynote by Steve Dale

Tuesday, December 2 | 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST

Hybrid event: In-person and virtual options are available.
Register at: go.rowan.edu/TherapyDogSymposium

CEUs will be offered for social workers through the National Association of Social Workers and the Association of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals.

11/24/2025

Let's make sure YOU don't miss this wonderful program. Please share and sign up. This is the best symposium I have attended each year.

Please join us at this wonderful symposium. It will be something you will feel uplifted to experience in person or on ZOOM

08/06/2023

https://www.justice.gov/storage/US_v_Trump_23_cr_257.pdf

04/11/2023

Happy National Pet day.
Best thing to do today??
Hug your pet and join me on my podcast to hear why pets matter.
WhyDoPetsMatter.com. So many interesting guests from all walks of life tell us Why Pets Matter to them. Join us.

‎Kids & Family · 2023

02/19/2021

This was such an important piece reported by Growing up in a similar Queens neighborhood. Like Tony’s parents and grandparents no one knew. Much to gather about and discuss.

“WATCH: reflects on how his family benefited from government housing policies that were denied to Black Americans. He looks at how those policies contributed to America's wealth gap and asks what should be done about it. https://t.co/TlUanVM4EQ”

01/24/2021

Great article on necessary relationship. Include it with ‘s NYT article on page 6 on planning for keeping your pet. Neighbors can be first line of assistance. My Neighbor, My Pandemic Pal

Coronavirus precautions have made it harder for people to spend time with friends and family. For some, neighbors are filling the gap.

01/21/2021

To those still speaking division on Fox News Feed
please read and recognize the beauty of Amanda Gorman words. All of us need to be our better selves going forward.