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AVMLA's Veterinary Legal Hot Topics

Welcome to the AVMLA's Veterinary Legal Hot Topics Member Meetings — a dedicated forum where members come together to explore timely issues shaping veterinary medicine and the law. Each month, we spotlight a current challenge or emerging trend, bringing in expert perspectives and fostering open discussion among colleagues.

These sessions are designed to:

  • Highlight pressing legal and regulatory developments impacting veterinary practice

  • Provide practical insights and resources for professionals navigating complex issues

  • Encourage dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning within our member community

 

Whether you’re seeking updates on legislation, case law, or broader policy shifts, the Hot Topics series offers a space to stay informed, exchange ideas, and strengthen your professional network.

AVMLA's Veterinary Legal Hot Topics – What to Expect

We’re excited to continue offering our educational Monthly Member Meetings as a space for learning, discussion, and connection. To keep these sessions valuable for our members, here are a few quick notes:

•             Member Access: Meetings are a benefit of AVMLA membership.

•             Guests: Non‑members are welcome to join us for one complimentary meeting to experience the value firsthand. After that, continued participation requires membership.

•             Recordings: Meeting recordings are available only to members who pre‑register. Guests may attend live but will not receive recordings.

•             Why Attend Live: The best part of these sessions is the real‑time exchange—Q&A, discussion, and networking. Recordings are a backup resource, not a substitute for being in the room.

 

We look forward to seeing you at the next session!

AVMLA's Veterinary Legal Hot Topics Upcoming Calendar - Get Registered

  • Click Here to register for the upcoming AVMLA's Veterinary Legal Hot Topics Meeting​​​

  • Tuesday, August 25, 8:00pm EST

  • Join the Conversation ​AVMLA Hot Topics in Veterinary Medicine Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 8PM ET Hot Topics Fireside Chat: Continued… The conversation doesn’t end when the conference does. No podium. No formal presentation. Just a chance to continue the conversation, dig a little deeper and hear what others are thinking about the issues affecting veterinary medicine and the law.

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Invite Guest Panel: 
Jim Wilson, DVM, JD

Rob Simpson, DVM, 

Jordan Tayce, DVM
Lance Roasa, DVM, JD
Jerry Greene, DVM
Debra Hamilton, JD
Donna Kline, JD

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