David S. Favre
Professor of Law
361 Law College Building
Michigan State University College of Law
East Lansing, MI 48824-1300
517/432-6890
favre@law.msu.edu
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Animal Legal & Historical Web Center
(http://www.animallaw.info)
Degrees: J.D. College of William and Mary, 1973; B.A. University of Virginia, 1968
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Courses: Animal Law, International Environmental Law, Property, Wildlife Law
Biography: Prior to joining the Law College faculty in 1976, Professor Favre was a practicing attorney in Virginia. He has written several articles and books dealing with animal issues including such topics as animal cruelty, wildlife law, the use of animals for scientific research, and international control of animal trade. His books include Animal Law and Dog Behavior, Animal Law: Welfare, Interest, and Rights, and International Trade in Endangered Species. He also has presented to international audiences on these topics. He is a national officer of the Animal Legal Defense Fund and of the ABA Committee on Animal Law. He served as interim dean of the Law College from 1993 to 1996 and from 1999 to 2000. He teaches Property, International Environmental Law, Wildlife Law, and Animal Law.