Stephanie M. Caballero

About Stephanie M. Caballero

Stephanie M. Caballero, Esq. is the founder of The Surrogacy Law Center, APC, a nationally recognized firm dedicated exclusively to Family Formation and Reproductive Law. She and her team have represented thousands of clients worldwide in complex assisted reproduction arrangements, supporting intended parents, surrogates, and donors across evolving legal frameworks.

Stephanie is also the founder of Repro Law Roundup, a widely followed legal commentary platform focused on developments in reproductive law, and IVF Parent, a resource designed to empower families navigating fertility treatment and assisted reproduction.

Her professional commitment is deeply personal. After eight years of infertility treatment, including multiple artificial inseminations, surgeries, miscarriages, and thirteen IVF cycles – she became a mother when a surrogate carried her twins. She later adopted her own children due to state-level legal recognition issues, an experience that continues to shape her advocacy and legal work.

Education & Credentials

• Founder – The Surrogacy Law Center, APC
• Member – American Bar Association
• Member – Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys
• Member – American Society for Reproductive Medicine (served on the Board of the Legal Professional Group)
• Member – International Association of Lawyers
• The Surrogacy Law Center is licensed in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Michigan, Texas, and Washington State.

Professional Experience & Focus

• Founder and Managing Attorney – The Surrogacy Law Center, APC
• Exclusive focus on Family Formation and Reproductive Law
• Representation of thousands of clients worldwide in assisted reproduction matters
• Founder – Repro Law Roundup (legal commentary platform)
• Founder – IVF Parent (fertility education resource)

Stephanie has appeared on major national and international media platforms including the Today Show, ABC News, BBC Mundo, NPR, The Los Angeles Times, and others, providing legal insight on reproductive law developments.

Specialties / Key Interests

• Surrogacy law
• Assisted reproductive technology law
• Donor agreements
• Parentage and adoption matters
• Cross-state and cross-border reproductive arrangements
• Legal policy and legislative developments in reproductive law

Approach / Philosophy

Stephanie combines rigorous legal strategy with personal insight, ensuring that families navigating assisted reproduction understand their rights, risks, and legal protections. Her work prioritizes clarity, advocacy, and legally secure pathways to parenthood.

How She Helps Our Members

Within Family By Choice, Stephanie provides legal guidance on surrogacy frameworks, donor agreements, and jurisdictional considerations, helping members navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and informed decision-making.

Community Impact

•  Founder of Repro Law Roundup and IVF Parent
• National and international media contributor on reproductive law issues
• Active member of leading legal and reproductive medicine organizations
• Advocate informed by lived experience in infertility and surrogacy

Inhouse Featured Resources

Online Course: Surrogacy Abroad: Navigating Global Programs and Legalities