Reproductive Law Center

09/11/2023

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06/25/2022

Reproductive Law Center stands with ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine)/ACOG and most other medical organizations in condemning the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. As a lawyer you are taught that the Supreme Court is a beacon of hope and immune to politics but the reality has left most of us in shock. I couldn't say it better than ASRM's President so I have included her open letter here.

The Dobbs Decision: A Statement from ASRM
Jun 24, 2022
By: ASRM
Origin: ASRM Announcement
A letter from Marcelle Cedars, MD, ASRM President:

The words, “Roe is overturned,” while expected, is nevertheless jarring. This decision removes an essential civil liberty that Americans have relied upon for nearly 50 years, one that is well-grounded in the history and best traditions of our country.

The idea that patients’ decisions about their own reproductive health—whether, when, with whom or if, to have a child, are subject to the whims of politicians, and a vocal minority, is unacceptable. Likewise, the ability of physicians to treat their patients using the latest and best, evidence-guided practices and techniques should not be curtailed by elected officials, or un-elected judges.

Decisions about healthcare, particularly reproductive healthcare, should be made by patients and physicians, not by interest groups, religious organizations, politicians, pundits, or Supreme Court Justices.

To our members and their patients, I would say this: this decision is the beginning, not the end of a struggle to protect reproductive autonomy. We will fight this battle in every state capital and in the halls of Congress. We will not rest until every physician is able to provide every one of their patients with the individualized care they need and deserve, even in the face of a powerful minority seeking to impose their own religious or political views. But make no mistake about it, we will need each and every one of you to be fully engaged in the battles ahead. Now is not the time to be a spectator and think someone else will fight this fight. Now is not the time to think, “my state won’t restrict my ability to help my patients,” now is not the time to think, “there is nothing I can do.”

Now is the time to join in our efforts to ensure every patient who needs reproductive care, throughout the reproductive health continuum, has access to build the family they want.

02/12/2021

Join us next Thursday, February 18th for a discussion about egg donation and surrogacy during Covid.

Join Dr. Guy Ringler, Partner of California Fertility Partners, Darlene Pinkerton, President and CEO of A Perfect Match Egg Donation & Surrogacy, and Michelle Keeyes, Managing Partner of Reproductive Law Center, in this live webinar about family-building options using egg donation and surrogacy in t...

10/13/2019

*Breaking News* 🎉

Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 600 into law! This law will clarify insurancers’ obligation to cover for patients that face chemotherapy or other medically necessary treatment that may impact their ability to have a baby.

California cancer patients now have a chance at a future family because of the steadfast efforts of American Society for Reproductive Medicine Alliance for Fertility Preservation and who have worked alongside us on advocacy efforts for increased access to fertility preservation.

05/09/2019

Honored to have spoken at the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys conference in Seattle this week. It was a great CLE about International Surrogacy!

02/05/2019

Sending good fortune to all of our clients celebrating the Lunar New Year from all of us at RLC 🎊. May the Year of the Pig bring great health, happiness, and prosperity for all.

02/26/2018

Nice job 2nd Circuit!

A U.S. appeals court in Manhattan on Monday ruled that a federal law banning s*x bias in the workplace also prohibits discrimination against gay employees, becoming only the second court to do so.

02/21/2018

Good day for surrogacy in the U.S.

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously that surrogacy contracts are legal in the Hawkeye State, rejecting a challenging from a woman who carried a child to birth and then sued to keep custody.

02/16/2018

Wishing all of our Chinese Intended Parents and colleagues a very Happy Chinese New Year!

06/30/2016

Love this surrogate story!

How two baby sisters were born five weeks apart, across the country from one another.

01/07/2016

Becoming a gay parent is difficult in the U.S., but it's near impossible in Japan. Dr. Guy Ringler is working to change that.