What they call their work
What they do
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Pharmacy Professional Development 4 activities
- Delivers educational webinars and podcastsOrganizes and delivers six live and on-demand educational webinars annually, along with related podcasts, to provide continuing education and updates on pharmacy law topics for members.
- Maintains expert directory for testimony and consultingMaintains a listing of member pharmacists and pharmacist-attorneys available to provide expert testimony and consulting services in pharmacy law matters.
- Organizes annual Developments in Pharmacy Law conferencePlans and hosts the annual "Developments in Pharmacy Law" conference, which includes 15 continuing education hours for law and pharmacy professionals. The 2026 event is scheduled for November 5–7 in Austin, Texas, and includes sessions such as the Pharmacy Law Educators session.
- Provides professional forum and networking opportunitiesProvides a professional forum for attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys, and students to exchange information on pharmacy law through meetings, member committees, and networking, advancing understanding of pharmacy-related law and policy.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Administers awards and scholarship programsAdministers and coordinates the selection of recipients for multiple awards and scholarships, including the Larry M. Simonsmeier Writing Award, Fink Family Scholarship, Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship Endowment Fund, and the one-time $5,000 scholarship for pharmacists in law school. Includes honorariums, travel support, and payments to educational institutions.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Manages fundraising and fiscal operationsManages and coordinates fundraising for ASPL, including securing $100,000 in sponsorship funds for the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar XXXVII, managing conference sponsorships, and overseeing financial compliance including audit and IRS Form 990 completion.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Offers job listing serviceProvides a job listing service for organizations at a fee of $150 for a 30-day posting period.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Operates attorney referral serviceOperates and maintains a free attorney referral service for individuals seeking legal representation in pharmacy law matters, organized across five practice areas. Attorneys are charged a $100 fee per state for listing.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Plans and reviews educational content for conferences and webinarsPlans, reviews, and selects educational content and faculty for ASPL conferences and webinars, including topic development and recruitment of presenters.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presents Founders Award for service to pharmacy and lawPresents the Joseph L. Fink, III, Founders Award annually at the ASPL Annual Meeting to recognize sustained and outstanding service and contributions to the professions of pharmacy and law.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces monthly newsletter and publicationsProduces and distributes a monthly electronic newsletter covering trends, cases, legislation, and regulations in pharmacy law, along with other publications to disseminate legal information to members.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Provides student membership and conference supportOffers complimentary one-year student memberships and provides complimentary registration, hotel stays (up to 3 nights), and travel reimbursement (up to $750) for scholarship recipients to attend the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Runs DASPL Mid-Career Leadership ProgramOffers the DASPL Mid-Career Leadership Program, a year-long leadership development series for professionals with five or more years in pharmacy or pharmacy law, including mentorship pairings and support for year-long capsule projects.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administers Diplomat in ASPL (DASPL) credentialing programImplements and manages the Diplomat in ASPL (DASPL) credentialing program, including cohort management, candidate review, session planning, and coordination of project presentations and closing ceremonies, including for Cohort III.
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Who runs it
- Anthony Gray — Director
- Bethany Francis — Director
- Gina Moore-Dunn — President
- Jack Raber — Director
- Jerry Moore — President Elect
- Kala Shankle — Director
- Martin Dix — Treasurer
- Rodney Richmond — Director
- Sweta Patel — Director
- Todd Nova — Director
Who they work with
- ABA-accredited law schools Network — Collaborates with ABA-accredited law schools by including their students in scholarship eligibility.
- ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree programs Network — Includes students from ACPE accredited pharmacy programs in scholarship eligibility.
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Partner — Source of information for ASPL on state-level jurisprudence examination status and pharmacy law trends.
- American Pharmacists Association Partner — Co-endorser of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 with ASPL.
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Partner — ASPL plans educational programming for the pharmacy law track at the annual APhA meeting.
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Partner — Collaborates with ASPL on planning the pharmacy law track for the annual APhA meeting.
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Partner — Co-endorser of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 with ASPL.
- Attorneys admitted to the bar and in good standing Partner — Lawyers who are members of ASPL and admitted to the bar in good standing are eligible to be listed in the Attorney Referral Service.
- Board of Pharmacy Government — Source of information on state-level jurisprudence examination status and regulatory requirements.
- Developments in Pharmacy Law Conference Network — Hosts the DASPL Mid-Career Leadership Program in conjunction with its annual conference events.
- Emily Peel Government — Executive Director of ASPL, referenced in sponsorship coordination.
- Joseph L. Fink III Government — Author of the historical account and Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy Law and Policy at the University of Kentucky, acknowledged for his contribution to the Society's documentation.
- Joseph L. Fink III and his family Partner — Established the Fink Family Scholarship in collaboration with ASPL.
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for organizational communication and professional networking.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Partner — Source of information for ASPL on state-level jurisprudence examination status and pharmacy law trends.
- National Community Pharmacists Association Partner — Co-enderorser of the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 with ASPL.
- Ohio Northern University Partner — Institution that posted a job opportunity through ASPL's job listing service.
- Pharmacy Law Educators Network — ASPL supports pharmacy law educators through dedicated programming and resource access.
- Quarles & Brady Partner — Collaborates with ASPL to establish CLE ethics requirements for educational programming.
- The Hilton Partner — Hosts the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law conference in Austin, Texas.
- The Hilton Partner — Venue partner hosting the 2026 Developments in Pharmacy Law conference.
- Twitter Partner — Uses Twitter for organizational communication and outreach.
How they approach the work
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- Annual Conference as a Hub for Education and Networkingmethodology: continuing-education-conferenceBy hosting an annual conference featuring continuing education and expert presentations, we advance knowledge and professional connections in pharmacy law because bringing together diverse stakeholders fosters shared learning, innovation, and field-wide cohesion.
- Expert Referral Network for Pharmacy Lawmethodology: expert_referral_networkBy maintaining a specialized referral network that connects legal and healthcare professionals with pharmacist-experts, we improve access to qualified specialists because matching member expertise to specific needs enhances interdisciplinary collaboration and case outcomes.
- Interdisciplinary Leadership Development Through Mentorship and Project-Based Learningmethodology: leadership-development-through-mentorship-and-project-workBy combining mentorship, leadership training, and project-based learning for mid-career professionals, we develop future leaders in pharmacy law because experiential engagement with real-world challenges fosters deeper competency and commitment to the field.
- Interdisciplinary Professional Development and Academic Supportmethodology: interdisciplinary-professional-developmentBy supporting pharmacists pursuing law degrees and providing dedicated resources to pharmacy law educators, we strengthen interdisciplinary expertise and academic instruction because integrating pharmacy and legal training produces more effective professionals and educators.
- Legal Education and Expertise Disseminationmethodology: legal-education-and-disseminationBy delivering targeted legal education and resources to pharmacists, attorneys, and other stakeholders, we advance expertise in pharmacy law because structured knowledge transfer strengthens professional practice and regulatory understanding in this interdisciplinary field.