Rajesh K. Reddy

Rajesh K. Reddy is an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Animal Law Program at Lewis & Clark College's School of Law. He oversees core animal law curriculum, degree programs (LLM, MSL, SJD), global initiatives, and student groups like the Animal Law Review and Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter.

• Teaches: International Animal Law, Animal Legal Philosophy, Emerging Topics in Animal Law (Insect Law), Introduction to U.S. Legal Studies
• Co-drafted the Convention on Animal Protection for Public Health, Animal Well-Being, and the Environment
• First U.S. court affirmation of nonhuman animal legal personhood via consultancy with Animal Legal Defense Fund

Education:

• PhD (2017), University of Georgia
• JD (2017), Lewis & Clark Law School
• MA (2009), MFA (2009), Indiana University
• BA (2005), University of Texas

Research Focus spans international animal law, legal personhood for nonhuman animals, postcolonial literature and rights discourse, and intersections of human/nonhuman rights. His work emphasizes pandemic prevention through animal welfare regulation and advancing animal legal personhood in judicial systems.

Leadership & Service

• Chair, Animal Law Section (American Bar Association)
• Board Member, Minding Animals International and International Coalition for Animal Protection
• Faculty Advisor, South Asian Student Law Student Association
• Representative, Lewis & Clark Strategic Imperatives Advisory Council
• Former Chair, Animal Law Section (Oregon State Bar)
• Board roles: Humane Voters Oregon, World Animal Protection, Encompass