UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — Allie Soileau, University of Houston Law Center 3L, was chosen as a semi-finalist in the 2023 National Animal Law Competitions. Competing in the Legislative Drafting and Lobbying component, Soileau was selected from competitors across the United States and Canada. Presented annually by the Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law & Policy in collaboration with law schools such as Harvard, Lewis & Clark and Yale, the competition provides an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and experience in the field of animal law. Fashioning written and oral advocacy skills for a rapidly expanding legal field, it also serves as a platform to raise awareness for animal welfare issues.