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Welcome

We are honored that you are considering International Fertility Law Group to represent you as you begin the exciting journey of becoming a parent through assisted reproductive technology (“ART”).

IFLG WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ART LEGAL SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY—THIS IS THE ONLY KIND OF LAW WE PRACTICE.

We have helped thousands of intended parents navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape surrounding family formation via ART.

In founding IFLG, I was inspired by my own personal experience of becoming a parent via ART, with a passion for helping other individuals and families on a similar path.

I know from both personal and professional experience that every family situation is unique and the process of creating a family via ART can be complex, confusing and even overwhelming. Although no checklist can encompass every family and every ART situation, scroll down for a step-by-step primer on how to get started on your journey to parenthood via assisted reproductive technology. For more information tailored to Domestic or International clients, please click the corresponding button below.

IFLG’s team of legal professionals is trained to listen to your questions and concerns, provide expert advice tailored to your circumstances, and guide you every step of the way, until you welcome your new baby into the world.

— Rich

Required Steps

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EGG, SPERM or EMBRYO DONATION:
 

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SURROGACY:

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Talk to an IFLG Attorney Before Beginning any ART Process

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Talk to an IFLG Attorney Before Beginning any ART Process

As you begin your journey to parenthood, one of the most important steps you can take is to ensure your family is legally protected at every step of the process. IFLG is a national law firm and we provide assisted reproduction legal services in every U.S. state where assisted reproduction is allowed. Call or email today to schedule your free initial consultation! Our IFLG team of fertility law professionals will help orient you to the ART process, the services our firm provides, and your payment options.[/cq_vc_modal]

Talk to an IFLG Attorney Before Beginning any ART Process

Talk to an IFLG Attorney Before Beginning any ART Process

As you begin your journey to parenthood, one of the most important steps you can take is to ensure your family is legally protected at every step of the process. IFLG is a national law firm and we provide assisted reproduction legal services in every U.S. state where assisted reproduction is allowed. Call or email today to schedule your free initial consultation! Our IFLG team of fertility law professionals will help orient you to the ART process, the services our firm provides, and your payment options.

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Select a Donor and/or Surrogate

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Select a Donor and/or Surrogate

Most of our clients are already working with a licensed fertility clinic or surrogate/donor agency when they come to us. If you have not yet selected an agency, we can refer you to excellent and highly regarded agencies and clinics.[/cq_vc_modal]

Select a Donor and/or Surrogate

Select a Donor and/or Surrogate

Most of our clients are already working with a licensed fertility clinic or surrogate/donor agency when they come to us. If you have not yet selected an agency, we can refer you to excellent and highly regarded agencies and clinics.

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IFLG PREPARES LEGAL DOCUMENTATION FOR YOU

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IFLG PREPARES LEGAL DOCUMENTATION FOR YOU

We have developed proven, effective procedures and legal documentation for our ART clients. The type of contracts and guardianship documentation needed will vary, depending on where intended parents, surrogates and donors reside, and on what type of ART process you are planning—surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, or sperm donation. After the contract documents are properly executed, IFLG will issue legal clearance to your physician and you can proceed with the appropriate medical cycle.[/cq_vc_modal]

IFLG PREPARES LEGAL DOCUMENTATION FOR YOU

IFLG PREPARES LEGAL DOCUMENTATION FOR YOU

We have developed proven, effective procedures and legal documentation for our ART clients. The type of contracts and guardianship documentation needed will vary, depending on where intended parents, surrogates and donors reside, and on what type of ART process you are planning—surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, or sperm donation. After the contract documents are properly executed, IFLG will issue legal clearance to your physician and you can proceed with the appropriate medical cycle.

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PARENTAL ESTABLISHMENT

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PARENTAL ESTABLISHMENT

At IFLG, when you are in the 4th month of the pregnancy, we will start the paperwork for your parental establishment process. In this process, we will represent you in the process of legalizing and confirming your parental rights by: 1) terminating any rights your surrogate would be presumed to have under law; 2) establishing your parental rights; and 3) establishing how the birth certificate should be filled out. In some states, the petition is filed before birth. In other states, the the petition is filed after birth.[/cq_vc_modal]

PARENTAL ESTABLISHMENT

PARENTAL ESTABLISHMENT

At IFLG, when you are in the 4th month of the pregnancy, we will start the paperwork for your parental establishment process. In this process, we will represent you in the process of legalizing and confirming your parental rights by: 1) terminating any rights your surrogate would be presumed to have under law; 2) establishing your parental rights; and 3) establishing how the birth certificate should be filled out. In some states, the petition is filed before birth. In other states, the the petition is filed after birth.

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CONFER WITH BIRTH HOSPITAL

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CONFER WITH BIRTH HOSPITAL

In approximately the 7th month of the pregnancy IFLG will contact the birth hospital about the parental establishment paperwork so they know who to contact if they have legal questions and so that their birth records clerk knows how to fill out the birth certificate worksheet for the state’s “vital records” office. Prior to your baby’s birth, we also recommend that you meet with the hospital social worker to discuss the delivery plan and the associated paperwork.[/cq_vc_modal]

CONFER WITH BIRTH HOSPITAL

CONFER WITH BIRTH HOSPITAL

In approximately the 7th month of the pregnancy IFLG will contact the birth hospital about the parental establishment paperwork so they know who to contact if they have legal questions and so that their birth records clerk knows how to fill out the birth certificate worksheet for the state’s “vital records” office. Prior to your baby’s birth, we also recommend that you meet with the hospital social worker to discuss the delivery plan and the associated paperwork.

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BIRTH CERTIFICATE

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BIRTH CERTIFICATE

DOMESTIC:  U.S.-based parents will receive their baby’s official birth certificate by mail approximately eight to twelve weeks following the birth.

INTERNATIONAL:  For parents who reside in another country, IFLG will coordinate with the necessary entities to obtain an expedited birth certificate, generally within two weeks following the birth. Once the birth certificate is in hand, parents can obtain a U.S. passport (and any other applicable travel documents) for their baby and return home.[/cq_vc_modal]

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

DOMESTIC:  U.S.-based parents will receive their baby’s official birth certificate by mail approximately eight to twelve weeks following the birth.

INTERNATIONAL:  For parents who reside in another country, IFLG will coordinate with the necessary entities to obtain an expedited birth certificate, generally within two weeks following the birth. Once the birth certificate is in hand, parents can obtain a U.S. passport (and any other applicable travel documents) for their baby and return home.

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What We Do

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Peiya Wang
PEIYA WANG(王培娅)
Paralegal (律师助理)

Peiya Wang joined IFLG as a paralegal in 2015, where she manages surrogacy, egg donation and parental establishment cases and provides translation services for many of IFLG’s international clients. Peiya moved to the United States in 2012 to attend Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, receiving a Master of Science degree in Global Studies and International Affairs in 2014. Peiya moved to Los Angeles in 2015, received her paralegal certification from UCLA Extension, and obtained her second Master of Science degree in Legal Studies from Loyola Law School. Peiya relocated back to her hometown, Beijing, China in 2019 and works from IFLG’s Beijing office. When away from the office, Peiya is a dragon boat paddler and a ballroom dancer, where she favors Rumbas and Cha-chas. She is fluent in Mandarin and English.

Luis Sosa
LUIS SOSA
Paralegal

Luis R. Sosa joined IFLG as a paralegal in 2016, where he enjoys pursuing his passion for family and reproductive law. While working toward his bachelor’s degree at Florida International University which he received in 2013, Luis worked as a paralegal and legal assistant for family law litigation firms in Miami and Washington, D.C. As a paralegal and case manager for IFLG, Luis, who is bilingual in English and Spanish, manages surrogacy, egg donation and other reproductive law cases. Luis has worked for IFLG in both Los Angeles as well as San Francisco, and is currently based in Dallas, Texas. In addition to spending time with husband Randy and dog Marty, Luis enjoys being outdoors and appreciating the arts.

Toni Hughes
TONI BOONE
Paralegal

After receiving her B.S. in Business Management, Toni joined IFLG to pursue her dream of working in the legal field. As a Paralegal with over 10 years of experience in the assisted reproduction technology field, Toni is our Managing Paralegal, responsible for training and managing our paralegal staff. From drafting legal documents to assisting our clients with post-birth matters, Toni embraces the challenge of learning something new in this field each day. Besides spending time with her son, Jordan, Toni enjoys exploring new things, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and serving as a Youth Advisor for “Next Generation.”

Kim
KIM DEVEREAUX
Paralegal

Kim has over 30 years of experience in the legal field and has worked exclusively in surrogacy and assisted reproduction law since 1999. Kim is a senior case manager responsible for managing parental establishment cases and interacting with IFLG’s Of Counsel attorneys across the country. With three children of her own, Kim understands the importance of family and finds working in this area of law a rewarding experience.

Rich Vaughn
RICHARD B. VAUGHN
Founder

Attorney Rich Vaughn combined his personal passion as a father of twin boys born via assisted reproductive technology (ART) with more than 20 years of experience in business and technology law to build International Fertility Law Group. Today IFLG is one of the most successful and best-known law firms in the world focused exclusively on fertility law, helping thousands of intended parents through empathetic listening, compassionate guidance, and unmatched legal expertise. As an advocate for reproductive freedom, Rich also contributes his knowledge and time to improving the understanding and practice of ART law, most recently as a founder of and speaker at the first Cambridge University International Surrogacy Symposium held in June 2019, as immediate past chair of the American Bar Association ART Committee, and as a popular presenter to law schools, faculty and advocacy organizations all over the world.

Elizabeth Tamayo
ELIZABETH TAMAYO
Paralegal

Elizabeth received her Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University of Los Angeles. Shortly after graduating, she continued her education at the University of California, Los Angeles where she obtained her Paralegal certificate. Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish and has been in the legal field since 2009. She is excited to be a part of the IFLG Team helping families realize their dreams.

Sunny Chien
SUNNY CHIEN
Paralegal

Sunny joined IFLG as a paralegal in 2017, where she manages surrogacy, egg donation and parental establishment cases for many of IFLG’s international clients. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from California State University of Los Angeles, where she graduated cum laude. Sunny is bilingual in English and Mandarin and has extensive experience as a legal assistant and paralegal at Los Angeles-area law firms. She is excited to be part of the IFLG team. In her spare time, Sunny enjoys spending time with her family and their dog, going to the beach, cooking, and being outdoors.

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5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 645

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone:  +1 323 331 9343

Email:  info@iflg.net

Website:  www.iflg.net

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New York, NY 10017

Phone:  +1 844 400 2016

Email:  info@iflg.net

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Molly O'Brien
MOLLY O'BRIEN
Partner

Fertility law attorney Molly O’Brien began working in the field of assisted reproduction technology (ART) in 2005, at an egg donation agency and a surrogacy agency where she became familiar with all aspects of in-vitro fertilization, egg donation and the financial aspects of surrogacy. Since becoming an attorney in 2011, Molly has drafted and negotiated surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation embryo donation agreements for hundreds of her clients all over the world.

Phoebe Sadler
PHOEBE S. SADLER
Associate

Fertility law attorney Phoebe Sadler has a background in family law and has been practicing exclusively in the area of assisted reproduction technology (ART) law since 2018.

Rubina Aslanyan
RUBINA ASLANYAN
Paralegal

Rubina has an extensive background in the legal field as a paralegal in Family Law and has worked in surrogacy and assisted reproduction law since 2012. Her area of focus is in managing and assisting clients with surrogacy, egg donation, and parental establishment cases for many of IFLG’s domestic and international clients. During her spare time, Rubina enjoys spending time with her family and dog Bella, traveling and cooking.

Alexander Espinoza
ALEXANDER ESPINOZA
Legal Assistant

Alexander joined IFLG as a legal assistant in 2019, where he manages surrogacy, egg donation and parental establishment cases. Alex is bilingual in English and Spanish and has been in the legal field for 23 years. Alex is excited to join the IFLG team and pursuing his will to help others in the reproductive law process. In his spare time he loves spending time with his family and friends, being outdoors, road trips, loves music and dancing.

Cara Stecker
CARA STECKER
Senior Paralegal

After receiving her paralegal certificate in 2005, Cara began working in assisted reproductive law. During the fifteen years Cara has worked in this field, she has gained a wide range of experience and knowledge that she uses to help better assist clients and those involved in the assisted reproductive journey. Cara’s primary roles involve managing parental establishment matters and coordination with IFLG’s Of Counsel attorney network, drafting contracts and parental establishment court documents and providing support to other team members. Cara finds great joy in being a small part of a team of caring people who help others achieve their dream of having a family. In her spare time, Cara enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, watching her children play the sports they love, and she enjoys, running, cycling and exploring the outdoors in the sun.

Stephanie Kimble
STEPHANIE KIMBLE
Paralegal

Stephanie received her BS in History and Political Thought from Concordia University Irvine in 2015 and her Paralegal Certificate from University of San Diego later that same year. She has been working as a Paralegal since 2016 in Family and Reproductive Law. She is excited to be part of International Fertility Law Group working on managing Surrogacy, Egg donation and Parental Establishment Cases.

Trish Pittman
TRISH PITTMAN
Assistant Financial Coordinator

With more than 20 years of experience in the field of accounting, Trish joined the IFLG team in 2019 as Assistant Financial Coordinator. Her client-facing focus at IFLG is to assist with all client trust accounting. Trish is the mother of two daughters and enjoys spending time teaching and learning new things from them. In her free time, she loves long walks in the park and reading suspense and mystery novels.

Katie Deaquino
KATIE DEAQUINO
Senior Paralegal

Katie is a Senior Paralegal with IFLG and has dedicated over sixteen years to the areas of surrogacy and reproductive law. She received her Paralegal Certificate from Coastline Community College and has worked with some of the top law firms in the assisted reproduction community. Katie is also a commissioned Notary Public. With IFLG, Katie manages Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and Parental Establishment cases and provides support to other IFLG team members. Katie truly enjoys helping others build their families through assisted reproduction and is thankful she has had the rewarding experience of assisting IFLG clients. Katie often spends her free time with her Husband, four young children and her bulldog “Bella”.

Elsa Jimenez
ELSA JIMENEZ
Legal Assistant

Elsa joined IFLG as a Legal Assistant in 2019, bringing more than 35 years of experience working in the legal profession (concentrating in tort and litigation matters). At IFLG she assists surrogates with their surrogacy and parental matters. The oldest of five siblings, born and raised in East Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents, Elsa loves “seeing the beauty of families forming” through assisted reproductive technology. She and her husband Carlos have four children and one grandson. Elsa enjoys jazz and ’80s music, being outdoors in nature, collecting teacups and tea pots, and spending time with her close-knit family.