
By: Tracey L. Schroeder
The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois was honored to host a CLE program on January 14th, delving into the legal complexities of modern paths to parenthood. The session explored adoption, in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy, and other family-building options, equipping attorneys with valuable insights to navigate this evolving area of law.



Featuring an esteemed panel of experts—Michele Katz, Co-Founder of Advitam IP, LLC; Dena Levy, Esq., Family Law Attorney at Levy Law Solutions; and the Honorable Lisette C. Mojica, Associate Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court—the program provided essential tools for advising clients and addressing the unique challenges of family formation.
This article was originally published in the WBAI Winter 2025 Newsletter on page 43.
