Replay: Ethical Issues in Adoption and Reproductive Technology
Date: Dec 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $190.00
Non-Member Price: $250.00
Areas of Law: Child Welfare, Ethics, Family
Earn up to 3.3 credits, including 3.3 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Ms. Debra E. Guston, Esq., C.A.E.
- Past President, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Guston & Guston, LLP
Presenters
- Mr. Donald C. Cofsky, Esq.
- Past President, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Cofsky & Zeidman LLC, Haddonfield - Ms. Robin A. Fleischner, Esq.
- New York, New Jersey
- Genie Miller Gillespie, Esq.
- Gillespie Law Group, LLC, Chicago
- Laura J. Koupal, Esq.
- Denver
- Rebecca Lynn Mendel, Esq.
- Rebecca Lynn Mendel, Esq.
- Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq.
- ARTparenting
- Catelyn Slattery, Esq.
- Foster & Bloom Family Formation Law Group
- Ms. Lauri R. Steinberg, Esq.
- Fellow, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Pine & Steinberg, LLC, Summit
This is a replay of a previously recorded program.
This replay satisfies the New Jersey CLE requirement for alternative verifiable format credits.
Adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) law is a growing area of practice for New Jersey family lawyers. Register today to watch this replay on demand and tap into the latest strategies from the state's leading experts to confidently navigate complex matters. You will learn the latest updates in adoption and ART law and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle.
Beyond the legal updates, the faculty details how to integrate these practical insights into your daily family law practice. You'll come away better equipped to address these issues and expand your practice.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in adoption and ART law, including:
ART Topics:
- Building an Ethical Surrogacy Practice: The AAAA ethics code and how it continues to evolve to meet the needs of the moment
- Constant Battles: Challenges facing ethical representation of clients in an ever-changing legal landscape (EOs: Birthright Citizenship, visa rule changes, etc.)
- Avoiding the Handmaid's Tale: Crafting language that honors a gestational carrier's agency and free will
Adoption Topics:
- Biological Dads: Due process and the unnamed or unknown biological dad
- Tug of War: Struggling with less experienced adversaries and judges in contested adoptions
- Slipping By: The dangers of skirting ICPC and UCCJEA
Important Information About Our Events, Meetings, and More:
To secure your spot and receive important updates about our events, meetings, and other gatherings, such as schedule changes, remember to register in advance.
Digital Materials & Environmental Commitment: As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, unless otherwise noted, all seminar materials are provided as digital downloads. You can access these materials through:
- The “My Links” section at the top of our website for in-person or online events
- Or, for online programs, the event access link included in your joining instructions
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.
Professional Conduct:
All attendees and participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and treat others with respect at NJSBA events, meetings, and gatherings. This includes courteous communication, respecting perspectives, and creating a welcoming environment for all. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in removal from the event.
Stay Informed:
Registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes. For updates regarding inclement weather, please check your email or visit NJSBA.com.
Media Consent:
By participating in our events, meetings, or other gatherings, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded. Additionally, all media content captured during these gatherings will become the property of NJSBA. This content, including your image and name, may be used in our future promotional materials without additional consent or compensation.
Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy:
Read our Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy and submit an Application here: https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-programs/scholarship/