Amira has been called "a lawyer with heart." In addition to being thorough, efficient, and detail oriented, she cares about every one of her clients and making sure that they are getting what they need when they walk out of her door. Amira graduated second in her class from UCLA School of Law and also has a Masters in Public Health. She has chosen family representing all ends of the LGBT spectrum, giving her a deeper understanding of the special needs that may be involved for LGBT families. Her practice focuses on family formation - surrogacy, adoption, sperm/egg donation, and complex parentage litigation.
Prior to taking her solo practice full-time, Amira spent five and a half years as the Jim Kepner Law and Policy Fellow for the Williams Institute, where she did research and published reports on LGBT law and policy, including discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, family law issues for transgender parents and children, and the legal needs of people living with HIV.
Practice areas
We provide legal assistance to families using assisted reproduction, adopting, and those seeking protection through co-parenting agreements, parentage orders or guardianships.
We serve clients seeking name and/or gender changes.
We represent clients in reviewing and negotiating prenuptial agreements.
We assist clients in "status only" divorces in which there is no dispute over property or children.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2013 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 268 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Office of Amira Hasenbush | 2016 - Present |
Jim Kepner Law and Policy Fellow | The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law | 2013 - 2019 |
Law Clerk | New York State Office of the Attorney General Environmental Protection Bureau | 2012 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights | 2011 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | HIV & AIDS Legal Services Alliance | 2010 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2017 - Present |
Society for Ethics for Egg Donation and Surrogacy | Member | 2015 - Present |
National LGBT Bar Association | Member, Family Law Institute | 2014 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member, Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Blog Post | California Will Be Defaulting to Open Identity Sperm and Egg Donation with an Opt Out in 2020 | 2019 |
ABA Family Advocate | Jewish Law and Assisted Reproductive Technology | 2019 |
The Cambridge Handbook of Policing in the United States | Police and Criminalization of LGBT People | 2019 |
Blog Post | What’s Happening With Children Born Abroad to LGBT Parents? | 2019 |
Jurist | The Impacts of the Shifting Definition of Sex Under the Law | 2018 |
National LGBT Bar Association Family Law Institute Blog | But, I’m on the Birth Certificate! Why a Birth Certificate Alone Is Not Sufficient Protection for Your Legal Parentage Rights | 2018 |
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Sexuality Research and Social Policy | Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Laws in Public Accommodations: A Review of Evidence Regarding Safety and Privacy in Public Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Changing Rooms | 2018 |
The Williams Institute | HIV Criminalization and Sex Work in California | 2017 |
Education Week | What a Transgender Military Ban Could Mean for Students | 2017 |
The Williams Institute | Transgender Parenting: A Review of Existing Research | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California at Los Angeles School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health | MPH | 2011 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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LGBTQ+ Allyship Training Series | Response + Action—Transgender Policy Panel: Ensuring the Right to Health | 2019 |
Law and Litigator LGBT+ Forum | Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: LGBT+ Family Building Advanced Issues Beyond Assisted Reproduction | 2019 |
Lavender Law | The Right to Parent: Advanced LGBT+ Family-Building & Assisted Reproductive Technology | 2019 |
Family Law Symposium | Modern Family Formation | 2019 |
California Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing | Testimony in Support of SB 741: Appropriate Administrative Documents for Transgender People | 2019 |
ABA Family Law Section Conference | Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Constitution Part I: Foundations and Challenges of ART Law on Both Sides of the Atlantic | 2019 |
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Virtual Roudntable | When Facts and Feelings Compete over Transgender Rights: Legislation, Litigation and the Ballot | 2018 |
UCLA Law 397: Advanced Legal Research | Legal Research in the Real World | 2018 |
Lavender Law | Marriage Minefields, Tax Torture & Planning Pitfalls for LGBT Families | 2018 |
Family Law Symposium | Emerging Issues in LGBT Family Law | 2018 |
Before You Sign the Dotted Line... | Legal Contracts in Navigating Infertility | 2018 |
Fair Share for Equality Convening | HIV Criminalization in California | 2017 |
Best Practices for Trans HIV Prevention & Care: Addressing Social Determinants of Health | Gender Identity and the Law | 2017 |
International AIDS Conference | Health Impacts of Unmet Legal Needs for Low-Income Women Living with HIV | 2016 |
Annual Conference | Discrimination and Harassment by Law Enforcement against LGBT People and Communities | 2015 |
San Francisco Training for Family Court Staff and Associates | Legal Implications for Transgender Parents and Children | 2014 |
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Martin Rudoy, Adoption Attorney on Jul 1, 2020
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I think Amira is terrific. There is no standard category for what she does. She helps create families for couples who would not otherwise be able to have children. She is a family formation attorney. She cares about her clients and is passionate about what she does. If you’re looking to create a family the non-traditional way, you’ll be well-served to use Amira. She is LBGTQ-friendly.
Navid Kanani, Adoption Attorney on May 15, 2020
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Amira is very well informed in the area of family law, including marriage rights and adoption. She recently argued a case in the California Court of Appeal. It is obvious that she a strong advocate for her clients. I strongly endorse her!
Christine Hanisco, Adoption Attorney on Jun 21, 2019
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Amira is a dedicated and talented attorney. Any individual or couple seeking to build their family through assisted reproduction or adoption would be fortunate to have her assistance.
Anne Gyemant Paris, Family Attorney on May 23, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Tseselsky, Adoption Attorney on May 21, 2018
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Amira has deep level knowledge of her field. She also cares very much about her clients. I am happy to recommend her to anyone looking for adoptions!
Ralph Tsong, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2018
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Amira is very smart and dedicated to her clients.