Rachel Hirschfeld's work on behalf of animals and her legal innovations that enhance the security of animals - such as the Pet Protection Agreement* and the Hirschfeld Pet Trust - have been chronicled extensively by the mainstream media.
Fido's Fortune
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On Trust
Animal Wellness Magazine
Rich Bitch
The New Yorker
Good Boy
The Wall Street Journal
Pet Trust Fund
ABC Action News Consumer Report
Who Will Take Care of My Pet When I No Longer Can?
Westchester Women’s Bar Association Member Newsletter
Ask Rachel
North Shore Animal League
As Seen On
R. Hirschfeld appears as expert on pet trusts and pet protection issues
CBS Early Show Saturday Morning Edition
Associations
The American Bar Association
"The ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public." "The Mission of the American Bar Association is to be the national representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law."
The New York State Bar Association
"The Association's objectives, originally stated in its constitution adopted in 1877, are the same today. They are: to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reform in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and elevate the standards of integrity, honor, professional skill and courtesy in the legal profession. As a link between the state and the individual lawyer, as a force for constructive change, and as a chief exponent of the rights and liberties of the public, the New York State Bar Association stands proud and capable, ready to serve."
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
"The NAELA membership is comprised of attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled. Members also include judges, professors of law, and students. Some of the issues NAELA members assist their clients with include, but are not limited to: public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning. NAELA's vision is to be the recognized leader inspiring and empowering attorneys to enhance the quality of life for the elderly."