In this episode of The Social Psychic Radio Show, host Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic™, welcomes fertility lawyer and reproductive rights advocate Janene Oleaga, Esq. for an important conversation about the evolving legal landscape surrounding family building and reproductive rights in the United States.
Janene is the founder of Oleaga Law LLC, a practice built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to create a family, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status. Licensed in Maine, New York, and New Hampshire, she assists individuals and couples navigating surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo donation and disposition, parentage judgments, and adoption.
During their conversation, Jason and Janene explore the legal complexities surrounding assisted reproduction and the misconceptions prospective parents may encounter when beginning their family-building journey. Janene discusses the importance of establishing legal protections early, particularly when reproductive arrangements cross state or international borders.
The discussion also examines the changing landscape of reproductive rights, including IVF, surrogacy, abortion access, LGBTQ+ family building, and the ways legislation and court decisions can affect individuals seeking reproductive healthcare and pathways to parenthood.
Janene shares her perspective on the role of advocacy, technology, genetic testing, and collaboration among legal and healthcare professionals. She also discusses her work with organizations including the BIVF Foundation and AllPaths Family Building and reflects on her recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree for her reproductive rights advocacy.
This episode offers an informative look at the intersection of law, medicine, technology, and personal choice while exploring a fundamental question: How can our legal system better protect the many different ways families are created?
Topics discussed include:
• Fertility and assisted reproductive technology law
• Surrogacy and donor arrangements
• IVF and genetic testing
• Establishing legal parentage
• Adoption and LGBTQ+ family building
• Common misconceptions about reproductive arrangements
• Reproductive rights and abortion access
• State-by-state differences in reproductive law• The future of reproductive rights in America
• Resources for individuals considering alternative paths to parenthood
Guest Website: https://www.ivfesq.com/
About Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Janene Oleaga is a fertility lawyer and reproductive rights advocate who assists individuals and couples pursuing surrogacy, egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation and disposition, parentage judgments, and adoption. She founded Oleaga Law LLC on the principle that all individuals should have the opportunity to build a family.
Janene serves on the boards of the BIVF Foundation and AllPaths Family Building and has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree for her reproductive rights advocacy in Maine. Her expertise has been featured by outlets including Out magazine, The Today Show, SHAPE, Above the Law, Good Housekeeping, and Refinery29.
She is also involved with professional organizations focused on assisted reproduction, adoption, and LGBTQ+ family building.
Disclaimer: This episode is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Reproductive and family-building laws vary by jurisdiction and may change over time. Listeners should consult qualified legal and healthcare professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
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