James Gesualdi "Excellence Beyond Compliance" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #101

James Gesualdi "Excellence Beyond Compliance" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #101

In the open, host Debra Hamilton, Esq. shares her passion for animals with bestselling author of "Excellence Beyond Compliance" James Gesualdi. Animals matter, they are a living being that share the planet with us, explains Jim Gesualdi. "Pets are an integral part of our lives, our homes and our families," he says. Listen in as Debra Hamilton, Esq. a pet-focused attorney and enthusiast finds out more about the passion and value of pets and wild animals alike on this inaugural episode of the show. 

About James Gesualdi

James F. Gesualdi has been “lawyering from the heart” on animal welfare and wildlife conservation related matters for a quarter of a century. He is dedicated to “making a difference for animals and people” through collaboration and by building consensus in constructive and innovative ways. Go to

Resources

The Creed, to find about the San Diego Zoo global work in the world: LINK TO THE CREED

James Gesualdi's Book: https://ExcellenceBeyondCompliance.com

About Debra Hamilton, Esq. 

 

Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.

Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/

e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com

phone: 914.552.5021

Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle.

She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.

As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).