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Barbara J. Gislason

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Animal Law attorney Barbara Gislason brings more than 28 years of legal, negotiation, and litigation experience to the table. Recognized nationwide as a visionary and pioneer in the field of Animal Law, Barbara has been the leader in working with national and state associations to create Animal Law committees and has been instrumental in drafting and passing laws, model laws, and guidelines with regard to animal issues.

Ms. Gislason is passionate about animals and intensely interested in the evolution of the Rule of Law as it affects people and animals. Be sure to read Blue Raven Press: An Animal Law Blog, to learn more about some of the fascinating legal issues that arise in the field of Animal Law, as well as more about Gislason’s individual views.

Education:

• JD, 1980, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN
• BA, 1974, Carleton College, Northfield, MN

Admitted:

• 1988, US Supreme Court
• 1983, US Court of Appeals 8th Cir.
• 1980, US District Court MN
• 1980, Minnesota

Professional Organizations:

• American Bar Association (ABA):
  • Founder and Past Chair of the ABA Animal Law Committee in the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), Current Vice Chair and Chair of Disaster Relief Subcommittee
  • Intellectual Property Law Committee Chair Elect—TIPS
  • Book Publishing Board—TIPS
  • National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws—TIPS Advisor
  • ABA Special Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness—TIPS Liaison
• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA):
  • Animal Law Committee Founding Chair, Animal Law Section Founding Chair and Current Section Council
  • General Assembly, Legislative Committee and Voting Representative—Past
  • Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Presenter and Legislation Committee Member
  • Art and Entertainment Law Section Founding Chair and Current Member, Art Law Committee—Past Chair
  • Computer Law Section Past Vice Chair, International Sub-Committee—Past Chair
  • Bar-Media Committee—Past Symposium Chair
  • State of Minnesota Law Day Committee—Past Chair
  • Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association Copyright Committee—Past Chair
  • Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners Advisory Panel—Past

Community Involvement:

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security Advisor—Animal Work Group
• American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine—Advisory Board
• U.S. Department of Justice—Advisory Panel, Animal Rescue and Restore Project
• Minnesota Animal Disaster Coalition—Member
• Horse Welfare Committee, Animal Humane Society—Member
• Neighborhood Justice Board of Directors—Past
• Minnesota Icelandic Association President—Past, Board Member, Current
• Minnesota Film Arts Board of Directors—Past
• Minnesota Opera Association Board of Directors—Past
• Minnesota State Arts Board Advisory Panel—Past
• Alexandra House for Battered Women Legal Panel—Past

Personal Interests:

• Animals
• Kick-boxing
• Quigong
• International traveling including: Iceland, Guatemala, Ecuador, China, India, and South Africa