Knudson School of Law Students Attend Agricultural Law Educational Symposium
This event provided a unique opportunity for students to engage with leading experts in agricultural law and explore the significant impact their education can have on South Dakota's agriculture sector.
Elise Balin, a third-year law student representative, found the session on the Endangered Species Act and its application to agricultural production and pesticide use particularly enlightening. She also learned about groundwater conservation easements and labeling requirements for lab-grown meat.
"It was amazing to be surrounded by such knowledgeable and successful people in the legal field and to learn from them,” Balin said.
Jake Frier, third-year law student and treasurer of the Ag Law Society, was struck by discussions on emerging food labeling and false advertising issues. He expressed excitement about leveraging the connections made at the symposium to bring guest speakers to USD and enhance the school's national reputation.
Karena Verbitsky, a first-year law student representative, networked with professional attorneys who attended the symposium and sat in on a session on blockchain usage in food traceability, receiverships and constitutional appellate issues.
"I have followed up with many of these attorneys with calls about their practice and hope to pursue internship and job opportunities through these connections,” said Verbitsky.
Rodney Axson Jr., vice president of the Ag Law Society, enjoyed sessions on the Endangered Species Act and groundwater conservation easements. He emphasized the value of building new relationships in the agricultural law field.
TJ Wanken, president of the Agricultural Law Society, highlighted his favorite sessions, including one titled “Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: Lessons Learned from Litigating Against the Federal Government,” which focused on the complexities of litigating against federal agencies.
Wanken also emphasized the importance of effective communication and documentation in positioning clients for success.
"My favorite part of the trip was networking with students and attorneys from across the country who are committed to promoting agriculture,” said Wanken.
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