Helping Build Families Since 2012
Meet Our Team
Rich Geisler
Principal & Founder
Erin O. Allen
Senior Associate Attorney
David Hinton
Associate Attorney
Megan Gruter
Associate Attorney
Candy Champa
Business Manager
Inez Schmidt
Managing Paralegal
Mingshu Zhang
Legal Assistant & Chinese Interpreter
Martha Bolaños
Paralegal Case Manager / Spanish Translator
Gabrielle Lipco
Paralegal
Karly Cameron
Accounting Assistant
Maria Amezola
Legal Assistant
Kylee Zador
Legal Assistant
Jessie Foyer
Administrative Assistant
The Faces Behind Your Family Journey
At Fertility & Surrogacy Legal Group, we don’t just process paperwork; we protect dreams. Our team is a diverse collective of attorneys, paralegals, and case managers who blend high-level legal rigor with genuine empathy. Whether you are navigating international surrogacy or local egg donation, these are the experts dedicated to providing clarity from day one.
Why a Multi-Disciplinary Team Matters
Building a family through ART is a marathon, not a sprint. We’ve structured our team to support every mile:
Expert Attorneys
To navigate shifting state and international laws.
Dedicated Paralegals
To ensure every contract detail is meticulous.
Proactive Case Managers
To coordinate between clinics, agencies, and parents.
This collaborative structure ensures that no detail is missed and no question goes unanswered.
We See Around Corners
Most people call a lawyer when there is already a problem. We work differently. Our “superpower” is spotting potential legal hurdles months before they happen, so your journey stays on track and stress-free.
A dedicated team in your corner
You aren’t just a case number to us. From your very first phone call to the day you finally bring your baby home, you have a direct line to real people who know your story and care about your success.
Building families of all kinds
We believe everyone deserves the chance to be a parent. Whether you are a single parent, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or joining us from across the globe, our team has the experience to protect your specific path to parenthood.
Total coordination, start to finish
Legal paperwork is only one part of the puzzle. We help coordinate the “big picture”—from managing escrow and insurance to securing passports and birth certificates—so you can focus on the excitement of growing your family.