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Specialty
Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Law
Biography
1965: Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude State University of New York at Buffalo 1978: Juris Doctor University of Minnesota Law School Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Dean's List
- AV rating by Martindale Hubbell
Experience
1978 - 1990: Sole Practioner in general law practice with emphasis on adoption 1990 - present: Sole Practioner with practice limited to adoption and assisted reproductive technology Memberships
- 1978 - present: Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Juvenile Law Committee
- 1990 - present: American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
- Founding Member
- Chair, Assisted Reproductive Technology Committee
- 1994 - present: Blue Ribbon Task Force on Adoption Law
- State of Minnesota
Publications
- July, 1993: "Adoption: What in the World is Going On?"
- Minnesota Family Law Journal
- 1995: Reforming Adoption: Putting Children First
- for Center of the American Experiment
- June, 1996: "Independent Adoption: Watch Out! A Guide for Attorneys"
- Minnesota Family Law Journal
Personal Statement:
I first became interested in adoption law when my husband and I adopted two children 25 years ago. Once I became an attorney, I focused on family issues, especially adoption. I helped start the Independent Adoption Resource Center and Wellspring Adoption Agency in 1989. They now have the largest American infant program in Minnesota.
As a result of my work in adoption, I began receiving calls from families who were interested in pursuing surrogacy as a way to build their families. This year I have actively helped to establish the Minnesota Surrogacy Center.
I am very active in speaking on adoption and surrogacy issues, especially for RESOLVE. I have written articles and put together courses for other attorneys in the areas of adoption and surrogacy. In addition, I represent one of the largest infertility clinics in Minnesota. I also do lobbying in the Minnesota legislature on adoption and surrogacy issues.
I can think of nothing more rewarding than helping a family add that special infant to their family whether through adoption or surrogacy!
Judith Vincent is the author of an article called "Surrogacy Law in Minnesota", which is featured on this site.
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