August 14 - 18, 2008 – Animal Rights National Conference 2008 – Washington, D.C.

Animal Rights 2008 is the U.S. animal rights movement's annual national conference. It is also the world's largest & oldest animal rights gathering, hailing back to 1981. Animal Rights 2008 is a forum for sharing knowledge, reporting on progress, discussing strategies and tactics, networking, and "recharging our batteries."   Sea Shepherd staff and volunteers will be in attendance with an exhibit table featuring photos from our recent campaigns, merchandise and more.

	Where:	Hilton Mark Center, Washington, D.C.
	When:	August 14 - 18, 2008
	Extra Information:	Featured speakers from Sea Shepherd will include Executive Director Kim McCoy and Director of Video & Film Projects Jonny Vasic who will also be showing the latest videos of Sea Shepherd in action.
	Contact:	FARM  http://www.arconference.org/index.htm

August 21 - 24, 2008 – Gatecon – Vancouver, Canada

Beautiful Vancouver, Canada is this year’s setting for Gatecon: The Family Reunion. Each year Gatecon selects a charity recipient and this year Sea Shepherd has been selected as the exclusive charity to benefit from the event. Stars from one of the most popular and longest running sci-fi television series, Stargate, will be in attendance including special guest, Sea Shepherd board of director, Richard Dean Anderson. There will be a full weekend of activities which includes a very special day dedicated to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on Friday August 22.  Captain Paul Watson and Sea Shepherd staff and crew will also attend.  The event will feature an entire room dedicated to Sea Shepherd’s direct action campaigns on the high seas, with merchandise, the latest photos and video from Sea Shepherd’s campaigns, and information about the Shark Angels alliance.

	Where:	Sheraton Wall Centre - Vancouver
	When:	August 21 - 24, 2008
	Extra Information:	This event will raise funds for Sea Shepherd and create awareness of what is happening in the oceans.  Attendees of the conference will have an opportunity to purchase special merchandise only available at Gatecon.  There will also be book and photograph signing opportunities with Captain Watson and Richard Dean Anderson.
	Contact:	http://www.gatecon.com/

October 6, 2008 – Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA

Captain Paul Watson will give a lecture and discuss his work at Sea Shepherd Conservation society.  The theme of the presentation will be making ethical decisions in regards to conservation work.  Focus will be on Sea Shepherd’s whale campaigns.

	Where:	Bridgewater College, Bridgewater VA
	When:	October 6, 2008
	Extra Information:	Presentation will be in Cole Hall, 7:30 pm presentation; Reception following the presentation
	Contact:	rcyoung@bridgewater.edu or www.bridgewater.edu

October 8, 2008 – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Join Captain Paul Watson for a lecture about Sea Shepherd’s campaigns.   Captain Watson will discuss his direct action high seas campaigns to defend ocean wildlife around the world.

	Where:	Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
	When:	October 8, 2008
	Extra Information:	Presentation at Indiana Memorial Union, 7 pm lecture; 7:45 pm question & answer session
	Contact:	lecture@indiana.edu or www.indiana.edu

October 17 - 19, 2008 – One Earth: Globalism & Animal Law
16th Annual Animal Law Conference – Portland, OR

The top minds in animal law from around the world meet to explore cutting-edge issues in the field of animal law and educate today and tomorrow’s lawyers about the legal challenges and opportunities in this growing area of specialization. This year’s conference explores animal law from diverse international perspectives. In addition to panels on animals in legal systems abroad, the conference will feature speakers on specific issues of global interest, including religion, oceans and the military. Panels will also cover domestic legislation, criminal law. . . and more!

	Where:	Lewis & Clark Law School Portland, Oregon
	When:	October 17–19, 2008
	Extra Information:	On Friday, October 17, 2008  from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in Room 8, Kim McCoy, Executive Director of Sea Shepherd will present: Troubled Waters: Bringing International Attention to the Ocean’s Plight. On Sunday, October 19, 2008  from 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Room 7: Law Student Workshop will feature the following: Kathy Hessler, director, Animal Law Clinic at Lewis & Clark        Law School  Matthew Liebman, staff attorney, ALDF  Kim McCoy, executive director, Sea Shepherd  Nicole Pallotta, student liaison, animal law program, ALDF  Jami Pannell, staff attorney, Animal Law Clinic at Lewis & Clark       Law School
	Contact:	http://www.lclark.edu/org/saldf/conference.html

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