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Strategic Advocacy Writer

Strategic Advocacy Writing: Bridging Science, Law, and Compassion


Meet Your Writer - John Lieberman, MD

I am a retired medical professional turned animal advocate with years of hands-on experience in medicine, public health, and animal welfare. I am working on a Master’s in Animal Law which I expect to complete in Spring 2026. I bring the precision of science, the clarity of law, and the heart of advocacy to every project.


Why Work With Me

  • Cross-disciplinary expertise: Medicine, public health, and animal law working together for stronger arguments and clearer messaging.
  • Results-oriented communication: Writing that persuades, educates, and moves decision makers to act.
  • Plain-language clarity: Complex medical or legal concepts translated into clear, accessible content for any audience.

What I Write

Expert Legal and Policy Writing for Animal Protection

  • Memoranda, legal briefs, comment letters, and policy summaries
  • Legislative testimony and hearing preparation
  • Evidence-based backgrounders and issue briefs

Advocacy and Public Voice

  • Op-eds and Letters to the Editor that earn placement and spark conversation
  • Talking points and message frameworks for campaigns and coalitions
  • Grant narratives and impact reports that communicate outcomes with credibility

Corporate Engagement and Ethical Policy Guidance

  • Strategy and communications that show the business value of humane practices
  • Position statements and ESG language aligned with public expectations
  • Stakeholder communication plans that build trust and reduce risk

Animal Law Communications Consulting

  • Translating medical literature and scientific research into accessible language
  • Clear summaries for websites, newsletters, and donor communications
  • Q&A documents and fact sheets for staff, volunteers, and media

Signature Service Packages

  • Legislative Testimony Support: Drafted testimony, oral remarks, and prep guides tailored to committees and time limits.
  • Advocacy Ghostwriting: Persuasive letters, speeches, and bylines written in your voice for community groups and nonprofits.
  • Policy Message Development: Core messages, proof points, and narratives that unify teams and resonate with target audiences.
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Who I Help

  • Animal protection organizations and coalitions
  • Public health and veterinary professionals
  • Law firms and legal clinics focused on animal law and welfare
  • Corporate teams seeking humane policy guidance
  • Community advocates who need credible, polished writing

A Simple, Collaborative Process

  1. Discovery: We clarify goals, audiences, and success metrics.
  2. Outline: You approve structure, tone, and key messages.
  3. Draft: I deliver a polished draft grounded in evidence and ethics.
  4. Refine: Two rounds of revisions to align with your voice and objectives.
  5. Deliver: Final copy ready for submission, publication, or presentation.

Credentials at a Glance

  • Retired MD with deep clinical and public health context
  • Animal advocate with field-level insight
  • Master’s in Animal Law expected Spring 2026
  • Published op-eds and advocacy materials for diverse audiences

Let’s Advance Your Mission

Whether you need testimony that lands, a brief that persuades, or an op-ed that wins hearts and minds, I can help you communicate with rigor and compassion.

Ready to get started?

Tell me about your project, timeline, audience, and goals. I will provide a clear scope, a fair quote, and a plan that gets results.

Let’s Talk!

Interested in working together, being a guest on my podcast, or chatting about something new? Let’s connect.

Contact Me
John Lieberman, MD
Portland, OR
Email: John@JohnLiebermanMD.com
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