Richard Vaughn, Esq.
Richard Vaughn and his husband are parents via surrogacy and egg donation, and Rich is the founding principal of International Fertility Law Group, a law practice focused exclusively on assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Rich Chaired the American Bar Association ART Committee from 2013-2018, developing education for ART attorneys, model legislation for governance of U.S. ART providers, and guidelines for international surrogacy, parentage and citizenship rights. He has presented at numerous legal and family-building conferences around the world, including at Cambridge University and Yale University law schools, and on television and radio shows. In addition to a published book on developing an ART law practice, he has been published in numerous professional journals around the world and in the US. Away from the office, Rich is a proud advocate for LGBTQIA equality and gay and lesbian parenting - serving on the Emeritus Board and Policy Advisory Council of the Family Equality Council and providing community service in the medical, health and wellness industries.