ALS Course Detail

APPLYING ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO PRACTICE

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED; COURSE MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Sponsored with
Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Journal of Health and Biomedical Law
Health and Biomedical Law Society
Suffolk University Law School

Please Note: This course has already been held.

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2005

Location: Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Time: 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM

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The rapidly growing use of collaborative reproduction due to advances in assisted reproductive technology has raised numerous legal issues, which will have to be addressed in the courts. These alternatives to sexual reproduction have provided unmarried and married same-sex couples with the ability to procreate, but raise issues of custody, visitation, child support and co-parenting arrangements. Different-sex couples increasingly also employ these technologies to overcome infertility, and parentage, consent, contractual and control issues are increasingly being brought to the courts. The conception of children making use of gametes or embryos provided by others, and often carried by a surrogate, have legal consequences but often must be resolved in a legal void. Massachusetts and a few other states have court decisions dealing with some, but not, all of these issues.

This program will examine the state of the current law, discuss potential answers to unresolved issues and help attorneys to advise and represent various parties to collaborative reproduction arrangements. We hope you will take advantage of this cutting-edge continuing legal education program.

The following quotes are from a recent program, sponsored by Suffolk University Law School, “Lawyering in The Legal Minefield after Goodridge.”

“These (ALS) are uniformly excellent – not always the case with other programs”
-Dianne Lawlor, SMLAC, Fall River

“I find these programs more comprehensive . . .quality of panelists is always better”
-Janet Fennell, Solo Practitioner

Attend and Learn:

What asexual means exist to procreate children?
Who decides what to do with cryopreserved embryos, in a divorce case?
Does a non-biological co-parent have the duty to support a child?
When does the doctrine of de facto parent apply?
Does consent to a spouse’s use of assisted reproduction have to be in writing?
When and how, if at all, can consent to assisted reproduction be withdrawn?
When can a prebirth order of parentage be sought?
What are the legal rights of a gamete donor?
What are the legal rights and duties of a gestational or traditional surrogate?

F A C U L T Y

	Barry Brown
	Co-Chair, Health & Biomedical Law Concentration Suffolk University law School, Boston, MA

	Susan L. Crockin
	Newton, MA

	Professor Charles P. Kindregan, Jr., Chair
	Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA

	Honorable Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., Associate Justice
	Middlesex Probate & Family Court

	Lisa M. Cukier, Esq.
	Burns & Levinson, LLP, Boston, MA

	Randy J. Kaplan
	Probate & Family Court, Suffolk Divison

	Maureen McBrien, Esq.
	Todd & Weld, LLP

	Robert Nichols
	Norwood, MA

	Donna M. White
	of Counsel, Bingham McCutchen LLP, Boston, MA

~ MODERATOR, ALL SESSIONS ~
Professor Charles P. Kindregan, Jr.
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA

SESSION ONE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 4:30-7:30

Understanding Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

What the lawyer needs to know about intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization, gestational surrogacy, embryo transfer, posthumous reproduction with cryopreserved gametes and embryos, and the potential of reproductive cloning. The use of ART by both marital and non-marital families. The discussion will focus on the rights and interests of individuals and couples who are involved in the procreative process using ART. What legislation exists in Massachusetts and surrounding states regarding ART and how can the law be improved to deal with the realities faced by practicing lawyers? Liability issues affecting assisted reproductive technology.

Panel: Professor Barry Brown & Attorney Susan L. Crockin

Genetic Materials and the Children of ART

Embryo donation and adoption. The status of cryopreserved embryos in divorce litigation. Custody, visitation and support of children of ART. Support duty of non-biological co-parents in same-sex marriages, traditional marriages and domestic partnerships. Estate planning and parentage issues involving the posthumous child.

Panel: Judge Randy J. Kaplan, Attorney Susan L. Crockin, Attorney Lisa M. Cukier and
Attorney Donna M. White

SESSION TWO
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 4:30-7:30

Surrogate Parenting

Understanding gestational surrogacy, with particular emphasis on the law governing surrogacy under Massachusetts decisions and those from other states in the region. What the lawyer needs to know about gestational surrogacy agreements, including contents of the agreement, expenses, representation of parties, choice of applicable law, and breach of contract. An analysis of the interests of egg, sperm and embryo donors, including compensation and consent issues will be reviewed. Of particular importance is the use and effect of pre-birth parentage orders.

Panel: Judge Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., Attorney Maureen McBrien and
Attorney Robert Nichols

Same-sex Couples and ART

Issues and options for gay couples. The married and the non-married couple. Choosing adoption and seeking pre-birth orders.Representing the out-of-state couple.

Panel: Judge Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., Attorney Susan L. Crockin and
Attorney Robert Nichols

G E N E R A L I N F O

Date:		Thursday, November 17, 2005
Tuition:		Tuition is $249; $199 for members of the Mass. Chapter of the American Matrimonial Academy, attorneys admitted to the Bar after 2002 and Suffolk alumni. Course book and refreshments included in the tuition charge.
Walk-Ins:		Space is limited. Registrations at the door are welcome, but please register in advance to reserve a seat and your written course materials or call to confirm space availability
Refunds:		Written requests for cancellations received via fax or email 24 hours prior to the program will be granted a refund, minus a $15 charge. If you cannot attend, you can send a substitute, otherwise you will receive the written course materials.
Location:		Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Credit:		Approved for CLE Credit in RI, NH, VT & ME.
Special Needs:		If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us as soon as possible.

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