Meet Suzana

Suzana Gartner and canine friendSuzana Gartner, J.D., LL.M. (ADR), is an animal advocate, activist, speaker, retired animal rights lawyer, vegan, and cruelty-free mom. Her book, A Voice for Animals, gives a voice and hope to animals. She served as the Managing Director of Operations and Programs at the Etobicoke Humane Society for two years.

 

Suzana completed her Master of Laws degree at Osgoode Hall Law School in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Her thesis, “Reducing Euthanasia in Animal Shelters,” focused on improving the situation for shelter animals using collaboration, community, and consensus.

 

In 2014, she launched the first animal law firm and mediation practice in Canada: Gartner & Associates Animal Law, and practiced animal law for several years. Suzana is committed to giving a voice to animals and advancing animal rights. She has volunteered at animal shelters since childhood. She speaks publicly on animal issues and veganism, and she has been interviewed on national news, radio, and podcasts, and featured in print magazines. She served as the past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Animal Law Section and sat on the board of advisors for Animal Justice Canada, the largest animal charity [1] in Canada.

Suzana Gartner with a black pig at a farm
She continues to pursue her passion as an animal advocate and visits animal rescues and sanctuaries. In her spare time, Suzana loves to travel, dine at vegan restaurants, cook plant-based meals, hike, and take her dogs on walks in nature. She practices
meditation and yoga. Suzana loves to spend time with her family, which includes her husband, their two teenagers, and fur babies.

Suzana is available for interviews, expert commentary, features, Q&As, and select byline opportunities. [2]

 

SUZANA GARTNER, B.A., J.D., LL.M.
Animal Advocate, Author, Speaker
[SuzanaGartner.com][3]
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A Voice for Animals:
The Social Movement That Provides Dignity and Compassion for Animals