Gestational Surrogacy: Fielding the Legal and Ethical Minefield

Using a gestational carrier is an emotionally intense and legally complex arrangement that involves having another woman carry and deliver a child for another couple. It's officially legal in only a handful of states. The process in all can require vast amounts of time, money, and patience to succeed. In partnership with the New York Woman's Bar Association, join Attorney Melissa Brisman, Rabbi Gideon Weitzman, and Doctor Harry Lieman  as they discuss the intricacies of gestational surrogacy. The panelists will begin by discussing the legal and ethical issues that can arise. From there, they will analyze common pitfalls and risks of gestational surrogacy in the United States. Finally, the panel will address legal measures needed to successfully protect the use of frozen embryos.

Learning Objectives:

I.   Understand what gestational surrogacy is.

II.  Understand the legal and ethical issues with gestational surrogacy.

III. Be able to see common pitfalls concerning gestational surrogacy.