Product Description

Adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) are wonderful ways to build a family, but each path requires legal counsel. In order to help clients, you must be able to advise them about the ins and outs of adoption and counsel them to make wise decisions through the ART process. If you are interested in expanding your practice, this is the program for you!

This program discusses how to ensure that a child is legally free for adoption, what kinds of adoption are available, and determining what is best for your clients. The expert faculty reviews what you need to know about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC), as well as how to draft open adoption agreements and ensure their enforceability. The program also explores the world of assisted reproductive technology law including egg donation, gestational surrogacy, and parentage issues. The panel also discusses the effect of the new Massachusetts Parentage Act. The panel covers the basics, provides you with the information you need to avoid the pitfalls, and answers your questions.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Lisa J. Marino, Esq., Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC , Newton
  Catherine Cappelli, Esq., Cappelli Law LLC , Newton Upper Falls
  Kathleen A. DeLisle, Esq., Nichols, DeLisle & Lightholder, PC , Southborough
  
• 9:35am - 9:55am

  Overview of the Types of Adoption and the Adoption Process

  Lisa J. Marino, Esq., Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC , Newton
  
• 9:55am - 10:10am

  ICPC and ICWA

  Lisa J. Marino, Esq., Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC , Newton
  
• 10:10am - 10:25am

  Post Adoption Contact Agreements

  Lisa J. Marino, Esq., Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC , Newton
  
• 10:25am - 11:00am

  History of Reproductive Law in Massachusetts

  Kathleen A. DeLisle, Esq., Nichols, DeLisle & Lightholder, PC , Southborough
  
• 11:00am - 11:10am

  Break
• 11:10am - 11:25am

  Massachusetts Parentage Act -G.L. c. 209C, §27 Assisted Reproduction Provisions and Confirmatory Adoption

  Catherine Cappelli, Esq., Cappelli Law LLC , Newton Upper Falls
  
• 11:25am - 12:20pm

  Massachusetts Parentage Act – Gestational and Genetic Surrogacy G.L. c.209C, §28

  Catherine Cappelli, Esq., Cappelli Law LLC , Newton Upper Falls
  Kathleen A. DeLisle, Esq., Nichols, DeLisle & Lightholder, PC , Southborough
  
• 12:20pm - 12:30pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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