I was born in Bari, Italy. Since high school, I have constantly taken part in grassroots movements on a number of social issues. After having stumbled upon Peter Singer's and Tom Regan's classics on animal rights, I became a voracious reader on the subject.
From that very moment on, I strongly believe that it is necessary – and also urgent – to put an end to all forms of animal exploitation, as a matter of justice and out of respect for other living, sentient beings.
"If you look an animal in the eye, all the philosophical systems of the world collapse."— Luigi Pirandello
My path in animal law
After training as a lawyer, in 2012 I moved to Milan and joined activist groups that were fighting against fur farming and other issues. I made my way quite quickly into bigger organisations focusing on investigations of factory farms.
As a lawyer, my ultimate goal was to help build a better world for animals by supporting animal rights organisations through consultancies and in court. Case after case, I built huge expertise in animal protection law.
The iconic liberation of beagles from the “Green Hill” farm, April 2012.
From compassionate lawyer to good lobbyist
In 2016, I founded ALI – Animal Law Italia. This not-for-profit organisation brings together lawyers and professionals interested in the progress of animal rights in Italy and Europe. Since 2022, I made animal advocacy my career.
Redefining Food
In 2025 I co-founded REFOOD, a new initiative to accelerate the transition to a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable food system based on plant-based proteins.
We aim to challenge the dominant narrative favoring meat and put health, environment, and ethics at the center of public food policies. We are working to normalize plant-based diets and remove economic, social, and regulatory barriers.
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