Daina Bray

Daina Bray is a Clinical Lecturer in Law and Senior Research Scholar in Law at Yale Law School, serving as Legal Director of the Law, Environment & Animals Program (LEAP). She leads climate change and animal agriculture litigation initiatives, with expertise in environmental law, animal protection, and legal advocacy. Her roles include governance, litigation, and risk management in nonprofit organizations.

Education:

• J.D., Stanford Law School, 2004 (Pro Bono Distinction)
• B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998 (Morehead Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa)
• Fulbright Scholarship, University of the West Indies–Mona’s Institute for Sustainable Development (1998–1999)

Research & Practice: Bray’s work focuses on legal strategies addressing climate change, animal agriculture, and environmental policy. She has led litigation efforts at Mercy For Animals and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, emphasizing farm animal protection and environmental sustainability. Her practice spans corporate law firms including White & Case LLP and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP.

Awards:

• Morehead Scholar
• Phi Beta Kappa Member
• Pro Bono Distinction from Stanford Law School

Labs/Teams: Directs the Law, Environment & Animals Program (LEAP) at Yale Law School, which integrates legal education, research, and advocacy in environmental and animal law.