Janene Oleaga, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Address: 305 Broadway
Suite 711B
New York, NY 10007
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Serving Families Since 2011
My practice is built on a simple belief: everyone deserves to grow a family regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, or genetic connection. Every family deserves legal recognition and every child deserves the security of an established parent-child relationship under the law.
I started this practice for one reason: to help grow and protect families. With offices in Maine and New York, I represent clients across the United States and internationally, guiding them as they grow families through surrogacy, gamete and embryo donation, adoption, and parentage proceedings.
I represent intended parents from the earliest stages of their journey through the birth of their child and beyond, as well as the surrogates, egg donors, sperm donors, and embryo donors who make parenthood possible.
My clients include individuals and couples of all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ families and those pursuing international surrogacy. I’m licensed to practice in Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York, and my background in international law enables me to handle cross-border fertility matters with insight and experience regarding choice of law issues and administrative procedures.
Before founding Oleaga Law LLC, I practiced criminal defense in Memphis, Tennessee; volunteered with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) in Portland, Maine; and served as Secretary of the Board of Directors for MaineShare, a nonprofit organization supporting social justice initiatives. My commitment to family-first advocacy continues today through leadership roles and legislative efforts promoting access to fertility care and family equality.
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I’ve had the privilege of testifying before the Maine legislature in support of pro-family legislation, including LD 1539: An Act to Provide Access to Fertility Care and LD 1906: An Act to Enable Confirmatory Adoption. These efforts helped expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments and strengthen legal protections for parents through assisted reproduction. Each year, I also serve as Maine’s State Captain for RESOLVE, leading advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels to advance family-building rights nationwide.
In 2025, I contributed to a landmark New York Supreme Court case that recognized three parents through assisted reproduction; this was a groundbreaking decision that set a new precedent for non-traditional families. It’s also one of the many moments in my career that reminds me why I do this work in the first place: to help families of all kinds find security and recognition under the law.
Beyond my practice, I’m proud to serve in several leadership and board positions with organizations dedicated to expanding access to reproductive care and equitable legal recognition for all families. I currently serve as Vice President and Advocacy Committee Chair of AllPaths Family Building, Vice President of the New England Fertility Society, and Board Member of NYAAFF and the BIVF Foundation. I’m also an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Legal Professional group, the American Bar Association’s ART Committee, and several national and state legal organizations focused on reproductive law and LGBTQ+ family rights.
My advocacy has also extended into education and media. I’ve been featured in national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Good Housekeeping, Out Magazine, SHAPE, and Above the Law, and I regularly write and speak on topics related to assisted reproduction, fertility law, and family formation. Sharing knowledge and experience is a key part of what I do because understanding the laws and policies empowers people to make informed, confident decisions about their reproductive options and family planning.
Education
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
J.D., Juris Doctor, Concentration: International Law - Loyola University
BA, English, Business Minor
Awards and Recognition
- Maine Business Journal – 40 Under 40 Honoree
- SCORE Business Awards – 2021 Award Recipient
- Featured in Maine Biz: “An Advocate for Reproductive Rights for All”
Podcasts and Presentations
- Guest on HelloPrenup: “LGBTQ Marriage” and “Put Your Embryos in Your Prenup”
- Guest on AllPaths Family Building Podcast – “Advocating for Modern Families”
- Presenter, EqualityMaine and Boston IVF events
- Speaker, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Conference 2025
- Guest on Cycles and Seasons: The Legal Side of Family Building
- Guest on Lisa Pineda’s Dismantling You: Prenups as a Modern Tool for Family Planning
- Guest on ASRM Podcast: The Political and Legal Landscape of LGBTQ+ Family Building
Leadership and Memberships
- AllPaths Family Building – Advocacy Committee Chair and Board Member
- BIVF Foundation – Medical Advisory Committee, Board Member
- New York Attorneys for Adoption & Family Formation (NYAAFF) – Board Member
- New England Fertility Society (NEFS) – Board Member
- RESOLVE – Maine State Captain
- Men Having Babies – Pro Bono Panel Member
- American Bar Association – Member
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine – Legal Professional Group Member
- Connecting Rainbows – Member
Press Mentions and Media Features
- ConsumerAffairs – The Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2026
- News Week – They Chose Not To Have Children Now In 50s They Have A Message
- Femtech World – Fertility Treatment and Family Planning: What a Lawyer Wants You to Know
- The Advocate – Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ+ Families in the Second Trump Presidency
- AllPaths Family Building – Remaining Embryo Decision-Making
- HelloPrenup – Embryo Disposition Agreements
- Kindbody Fertility Blog – Taking Care of Yourself During Treatment
- Portland Press Herald – Maine Voices: We Love Our Children, But We Love Our Guns More
- AllPaths Family Building – Maine Legislative Roundup
- The Everymom – Frida’s At-Home Insemination Kit Videos Went Viral—Experts Share What You Should Know
- U.S. News & World Report – What is Surrogacy and How Does It Work?
- Managed Healthcare – What the 2024 Election Will Mean for HealthCare
- Parents – 30 Same-Sex Couples Raising Kids Get Candid
- Forbes – How Working Women And Mompreneurs Can Set Their Financial Agenda In Q1
- Good Housekeeping – “What It’s Like to Have to Legally Adopt Your Own Biological Child”
- Maine Biz – “On the Record: Janene Oleaga and Her Boutique Law Firm Specialize in a ‘Happy’ Legal Area”
- Forbes – “Should Women Consider A Prenatal Financial Agreement?”
- Conceive – “IVF Cost: How to Save Money on Fertility Treatments”
- Yahoo – The Real Cost of Same Sex Surrogacy
- MDLinx – Should you warn patients against period tracking apps?
- Today – What it’s like to have to legally adopt your own biological child
- Flow Space – What the Passage of the Recent Megabill Means for Women’s Healthcare
- Times Square Investment Journal – Worried about future restrictions, women stock up on emergency contraception ahead of Trump presidency
- Flo – LGBTQ Family: How To Have A Baby When You’re LGBTQ+
- Parents – 7 Surrogacy Myths That Keep Circulating—Here’s the Truth
Partnerships & Recognition
“We feel lucky to have found Janene and can’t recommend her enough!." Greg M.
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Helping Families Since 2011
Serving Clients In New York, Maine, New Hampshire & Connecticut
Every family deserves to be celebrated, recognized, and protected under the law. It is our mission to make family formation accessible to all hopeful parents regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status or genetic connection. Whether you’re in New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, or across the country, we are here to support you at every stage of your journey on your path to parenthood.
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Growing your family through assisted reproduction, surrogacy, or adoption is an intimate journey that deserves the highest level of attention and care. Whether you’re just starting to explore surrogacy, are considering donor gametes, planning to conceive through IVF, or have questions about family building, I am happy to provide answers, guidance, and support.
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