Journal Board - Volume XX


Ten individuals make up the editorial board for Animal and Natural Resource Law Review. Together, in conjunction with a team of associate editors, this group will produce Volume XX of the Law Review.

Caitlin Butcher, Editor-in-Chief

Caitlin Butcher is a third year law student at MSU College of Law. In the Spring of 2021, Caitlin graduated from Michigan State University with High Honors. Caitlin majored in Criminal Justice and minored in Peace & Justice Studies. In addition to her role as Editor-in-Chief for ANRLR, she is involved with the Progressive Legal Society and Triangle Bar Association at MSU College of Law. After law school, Caitlin is interested in complex litigation and appellate practice. In her spare time, Caitlin enjoys cooking with her boyfriend, watching New Girl with her family, painting, and hiking.


Alexis Wooldridge, Executive Editor

Alexis Wooldridge is a third-year law student at MSU. She grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. She is looking to work in family law, military law, or prosecution post-graduation. Beyond law review, Alexis is the President of the First-Generation Students at MSU Law student organization, the Director of Event Planning for The Council of Graduate Students at MSU, the Founder of the Military Law Society, the Fundraising Chair for the Women's Law Caucus, and a Co-Leader of the Bluebook Peer Mentor legal citation program.


Eric Maxon, Business Editor

Eric Maxon is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, majoring in Law and Economics. Eric is currently a Law Clerk for a private firm in Traverse City doing work in criminal defense and marijuana law, and he plans to continue this work after graduation. His free time generally consists of playing guitar, exploring new trails to hike with his dog, and spending time with friends and family.


Kathryn Rejaei, Managing Editor

Kat Rejaei is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. Originally from New Jersey, she spent some time in Bloomington, Indiana before graduating magna cum laude from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in jurisprudence, Law & Society and a minor in Sociology. In addition to her role as the Managing Editor, she is the President of the Student Bar Association which serves as MSU Law's student government. Kat also sits on the Faculty Curriculum Committee as the Student Representative and is a member of the Middle Eastern Law Student Association. She spends her free time with her dogs (Arlo and Zoey) and cats (Jade and Bean) or exploring local thrift stores. 


Griffin Cole, Senior Articles Editor

Griffin Cole is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. He is originally from Mt. Blanchard, Ohio and received his undergraduate degrees in Economics and Public Policy Analysis from The Ohio State University. Griffin also works at Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan and hopes to continue working at the intersection of commercial practice and cannabis law upon graduation. When not working or engaged in law school activities, Griffin likes to read, go hiking, and spend time with his fiancé, Rielyn, and cat, Rose.


Yara Khalil, Senior Articles Editor

Yara is a third year student at Michigan State University College of Law, with an undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of South Florida. She cultivated a passion for food politics, environmental and animal ethics, and legal and regulatory systems throughout college and has decided to pursue a career in animal rights law someday. Yara loves the collegial environment that the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review at MSU provides, as well as being able to sharpen her Blue Book skills, legal writing, and helping create an academic journal that lasts a lifetime and creates positive history for the law college.


Ashley Hess, Articles Editor

Ashley Hess is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. She attended Indiana University Bloomington for her undergraduate studies where she majored in Criminal Justice and double-minored in Psychology and Sociology. Ashley is currently a Law Clerk in Jackson County doing work in the probate and family court. In her free time she likes to watch movies, read, and attend concerts. After law school, Ashley hopes to continue her work in family law.


Savannah Rust, Articles Editor

Savannah Rust is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. She graduated from University of California San Diego with an undergraduate degree of International Business with an emphasis on accounting. Savannah has experience in healthcare compliance, family law, property disputes, and criminal prosecution. After graduation, she will stay in Michigan and join a private law firm to continue developing her skills in litigation and transactional matters. She ultimately plans to work in-house for a socially responsible company in a position where compliance and the law intersect. Outside of school, Savannah can be found enjoying spectator sports, reading, and taking spontaneous road trips.


Ally Hammond, Notes Editor

Ally Hammond is a 3L at Michigan State University College of Law. Born and raised in Michigan, she attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate studies where she majored in Political Science and double-minored in Environmental Studies and Sustainability along with Law, Justice, and Public Policy. In addition to her position as Notes Editor for ANRLR, she serves as the Wellness Committee Chairwoman within the Student Bar Association. Ally's note, "The Olympic Games: An Environmental Calamity," will appear in ANRLR's Volume 20.


Joshua Cianek, Notes Editor

Joshua Cianek is a third-year student at Michigan State University College of Law. He graduated as a history and political science dual major from Saginaw Valley State University in 2020. Before law school, Joshua served with AmeriCorps on conservation projects at national forests and parks nationwide. Currently, you’ll find him playing board games, cooking, running, attempting to learn the banjo, and backpacking. After law school, Joshua plans to work in environmental and natural resource regulation.


Professor David Favre, Faculty Advisor

David Favre is a professor of law at Michigan State University College of Law. Over the past thirty years, Professor Favre 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 the case book "Animal Law: Welfare, Interest, and Rights" (2nd ed.) and "Animal Law and Dog Behavior and International Trade in Endangered Species." He also has presented to international audiences on these topics.  He created and is editor-in-chief of the largest animal legal web resource, www.animallaw.info. Now residing on a farm in lower Michigan, Professor Favre shares his space with sheep, chickens and the usual assortment of dogs and cats.