International Reproductive Law Group: Surrogacy, Egg Donation & ART Law

Last reviewed: August 2026. This provider profile summarizes information shared about International Reproductive Law Group (IRLG). Attorney rosters, bar admissions, services and laws change, so readers should verify current information directly with the firm and confirm that the attorney advising them is licensed or otherwise authorized to handle the relevant jurisdiction.

About IRLG

International Reproductive Law Group focuses on legal issues involving assisted reproduction, including gestational surrogacy and gamete donation. Its origin is connected to founder Will's own family-building experience through surrogacy, which helped shape the firm's focus on reproductive law and LGBTQ+ family building.

Why specialized reproductive-law counsel matters

Surrogacy law is state-specific in the United States. Contract requirements, eligibility rules, parentage procedures and court practices can differ depending on where the gestational carrier lives, where the child is born and other facts. International intended parents may also need advice in their home country about citizenship, recognition of parentage and travel documents.

Legal services to ask about

A reproductive-law firm may assist with gestational-carrier agreements, egg- or sperm-donor agreements, parentage proceedings and coordination with lawyers in other jurisdictions. International families should ask which parts of the work the firm handles directly and when separate local counsel is required.

Independent representation is important

Intended parents and gestational carriers generally have different legal interests and should have independent counsel. The carrier's attorney should be able to advise her confidentially about compensation, expenses, insurance, medical-decision provisions, pregnancy risks and other contract terms without representing the intended parents at the same time.

Questions for IRLG or any reproductive-law firm

• Which attorney will handle our matter and where is that attorney licensed?
• Which state's law is expected to apply to the agreement and parentage process?
• Will separate local counsel be required?
• What legal steps are expected before and after birth?
• How are conflicts of interest handled?
• For international parents, who advises on citizenship, passports and recognition of parentage at home?
• Which services are included in the quoted legal fee?
• How are unexpected legal proceedings billed?

International journeys require two-country planning

A U.S. parentage order or birth certificate does not by itself answer every legal question in another country. International intended parents should obtain advice early from qualified lawyers in both the U.S. jurisdiction involved and their home country so that parentage, citizenship and travel-home requirements can be planned before treatment or transfer.

Bottom line

IRLG is one specialized reproductive-law option for families navigating assisted reproduction. As with any legal provider, verify the attorney's current licensing, relevant experience, scope of representation and fees for your particular jurisdictions before engaging the firm.

This provider profile is general information and is not legal advice. Expecting.Ai does not guarantee a provider's services or outcomes.