Professor of Law
Rebecca.Huss@valpo.edu
CV | SSRN | Bad Newz Kennels Documents

Education

LL.M., International and Comparative Law, U. of Iowa (1995)
J.D., University of Richmond (1992)
B.A., University of Northern Iowa (1989)

Courses Taught & Research Interests

Business Associations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Animal Law, Securities Regulation, Business Planning

Scholarly Works

Canines on Campus:  Companion Animals at Postsecondary Educational Institutions, forthcoming 77 Missouri L. Rev. ___ (2012) SSRN

Canines in the Classroom:  Service Animals in Educational Institutions 4 J. Animal L. & Ethics 2 (2010). SSRN

Why Context Matters:  Defining Service Animals Under Federal Law, 37 Pepp. L. Rev. 1163 (2010). SSRN

The Pervasive Nature of Animal Law: How the Law Impacts the Lives of People and their Animal Companions, 43 Val. U. L. Rev. 1131 (2009). SSRN

Lessons Learned: Acting as Guardian/Special Master in the Bad Newz Kennel Case, 15 Animal L. 69 (2008). SSRN

Rescue Me:  Legislating Cooperation Between Animal Control Authorities and Rescue Organizations, 39 Conn. L. Rev. 2059 (2007). SSRN

No Pets Allowed: Housing Issues and Companion Animals, 11 Animal L. 69 (2005). SSRN

Recent Developments in Animal Law, 40 Tort Trial & Ins. Prac. L.J. 233 (2005). SSRN

Valuation in Veterinary Malpractice, 35 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 479 (2004). SSRN

Separation, Custody and Estate Planning Issues Relating to Companion Animals, 74 U. Colo. L. Rev. 181 (2003). SSRN

Professional Activities

American Bar Association – Sections of Business Law and TIPS, Animal Law Committee Chair Elect
American Veterinary Medical Law Association

Previous Professional Experience

Prior to joining the law faculty, Professor Huss practiced corporate law in two large firms and worked in the law department of a pharmaceutical company’s animal health division.