PRESIDENT

LIC was founded by Alene Anello. Alene graduated from Harvard Law School, clerked for a federal judge, and then started litigating for animals. She has worked at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and The Good Food Institute. She is licensed to practice law in New York, the District of Columbia, and California. Alene is committed to helping chickens to honor the memories of her two beloved avian family members, Conrad and Zeke. You can read Alene’s story here.

STAFF ATTORNEY

Kathryn obtained her J.D., magna cum laude, from NYU Law. She began her legal career at a plaintiff-side employment law firm and then moved to litigating humanewashing cases on behalf of consumers before joining LIC. Kathryn currently serves on the board of D.C. Voters for Animals. Kathryn is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and New York.

LEGAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Sage graduated cum laude from Barnard College at Columbia University, where they received their B.A. in Environmental Policy. They helped found the animal welfare litigation program at Richman Law & Policy, which focuses on consumer-advocacy false advertising cases. Sage has worked as an advocate for farmed animals at a number of nonprofits and serves on the board of Connect For Animals. They are the proud carer for a rescued chicken and a bonded pair of rescued pigeons who hail from New York City.

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOW

Isabella is serving as an Equal Justice Works Fellow (sponsored by California ChangeLawyers and an anonymous donor) at LIC for the 2024–26 term. Isabella will carry out novel litigation to reform the poultry industry, improving conditions for workers, growers, and animals. Isabella received her BA in English with honors from Columbia, and her JD from Harvard Law School. Before joining LIC, Isabella worked as a 1L Diversity & Inclusion Fellow at Perkins Coie and a summer clerk at Earthjustice. While at Harvard Law School, Isabella participated in the Harvard Animal Law Clinic and served as an editor of the Harvard Environmental Law Review. Admission to California Bar pending.

BOARD MEMBER

Alicia teaches Animal Law at Brooklyn Law School, as an adjunct professor of law. Alicia also serves as vice chair of the board of The Humane League. Alicia graduated from Harvard Law School in 2015, where she served as the President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and founded the university-wide Harvard Vegan Society. After law school, Alicia worked as a corporate litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and founded The Land and Sea Institute. Alicia has also served as a fellow at Harvard Law School’s Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law & Policy Program and at the Stray Dog Institute.

BOARD TREASURER

Sami spent his career working for Morgan Stanley in various public equity roles, before deciding to leave the industry to focus on animal welfare. He currently serves as the CEO of the Voltaire Foundation of North America, an animal welfare charity, as well as the CEO and co-founder of Pythag Technologies, a cultivated meat focused company. Furthermore he serves as an advisor to VegTech Invest, the world’s first plant based ETF and Nanobionic, a technology company focusing on materials.

BOARD SECRETARY

Stephanie is a software engineer with 10 years of experience at both early-stage startups and large tech companies, such as Apple and Workday. Stephanie is passionate about animal advocacy and enjoys connecting her career experience to make a difference for animals. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys traveling, backpacking, and trying new vegan restaurants.

BOARD CHAIR

Tyler is a staff attorney with the national nonprofit advocacy organization Food & Water Watch, where he focuses on combating the environmental and public health harms of factory farming. He previously worked for the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Tyler spent 8 years leading conservation programs across the United States before becoming a lawyer. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys hiking, biking, rock climbing, and skiing. He shares his life with his wife, his two sons, his dog Moco, and a small flock of rescue hens (Pearl, Ester, Sophia, Sophia II, Pepper, and Ginger).