Legal Allies for Animal Protection and Plant-Based Nonprofits
Animal Defense Partnership (ADP) provides free legal services to nonprofits that advocate for animals and plant-based diet change, positioning these organizations for long-term success and impact.
We envision a future in which animal organizations have access to strong legal support, maximizing the movement’s capacity to protect and advocate for animals.
Why We’re Here
Animal protection and plant-based organizations often face challenges like:
Limited access to proactive legal guidance, which can lead to unexpected future complications
High legal fees that divert funds from their advocacy programs
Governance and compliance issues that may impact their long-term effectiveness
How We Help
Animal Defense Partnership supports organizations in this space by filling two key needs.
1. Free Legal Counsel
We offer no-cost legal support across every stage of a nonprofit’s life cycle, covering areas like:
Governance and compliance essentials
Employee, contractor, and volunteer agreements
Vendor and partner contracts
Fundraising agreements and intellectual property concerns
2. Educational Resources & Tools
ADP also empowers organizations to proactively handle legal challenges and internal issues by offering:
Tools to help identify potential legal issues early
Training and guidance for improving daily operations
Conflict resolution services to manage interpersonal disagreements
Live courses and webinars to equip participants with the knowledge they need to thrive in the animal nonprofit space
Our Services
Legal Services
Conflict Resolution
Webinars
Our Goals and Impact
At ADP, we believe change is built from the ground up. Our day-to-day focus is on making an immediate impact for the organizations we serve, but in a broader sense, we’re here to start a ripple effect that makes the world a better place for the animals who are here with us.
Our goals are threefold:
Short-term impact: Help organizations resolve legal issues, minimize risk, and operate more efficiently.
Medium-term impact: Empower nonprofits to focus more attention and resources on animal advocacy.
Long-term vision: Build a stronger, more resilient movement for animal protection and plant-based advocacy that drives lasting societal change.
Nonprofit Courses
Upcoming Webinar: Contests & Games of Chance
Contests, raffles, and other games of chance can be good ways to raise funds and awareness. This course will look at the federal and state legal requirements governing these activities. Topics will include:
State registration requirements
Drafting rules and regulations
Tax implications of awarding prizes
Resource Library
Our Resource Library offers practical legal guidance for animal protection and plant-based advocacy nonprofits at every stage of their journey.
Whether you're forming a new organization, refining your governance practices, or navigating compliance and fundraising rules, you'll find helpful tools to support your work.
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Animal Defense Partnership (ADP) provides free legal services to nonprofits that advocate for animals and plant-based diet change, positioning these organizations for long-term success and impact.
We envision a future in which animal organizations have access to strong legal support, maximizing the movement’s capacity to protect and advocate for animals.
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