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!Helping clients build families in Massachusetts
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.
Course Content
9:30am - 9:35am - Welcome and IntroductionLisa 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
Speakers
ChairLisa J. Marino, Esq.,
Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie, PC, Newton
Faculty
Catherine Cappelli, Esq.,
Cappelli Law LLC, Newton Upper Falls
Kathleen A. DeLisle, Esq.,
Nichols, DeLisle & Lightholder, PC, Southborough
