What Attorneys Wish Surrogacy Agencies Knew: Timing, Communication & Preventing Delays with Sherriann Hicks

Strong agency–attorney partnerships are an essential part of an ethical, efficient, and emotionally smooth surrogacy journey. In this episode, Sheriann G. Hicks, founder of Hicks Law Group in Georgia, shares the legal insights and on-the-ground realities every surrogacy agency needs to understand to strengthen collaboration with attorneys. From when to loop in an attorney (hint: she recommends getting counsel involved around 15 weeks of the GC’s pregnancy!), how agencies can prevent avoidable delays with one simple question, and how to streamline parentage proceedings – Sheriann outlines the practical steps that make a dramatic difference.This episode is a must-listen for agency owners, case managers, and anyone working day-to-day in gestational carrier programs, offering both validation and constructive direction. You'll walk away with clear, actionable guidance you can implement immediately.About Our Guest: Sheriann G. Hicks, Esq.Sherriann H. Hicks, founder of The Hicks Law Group in Georgia, and a nationally recognized expert in assisted reproduction and surrogacy law. Since being admitted to practice in 1995, Sherriann has dedicated her career to helping intended parents, and gestational carriers navigate the complex legal landscape. She is a Fellow and past President of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) and past President of the Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyers. 🔗 Website: https://www.hickslawgroup.comListen whenever you get your podcasts: Spotify | Apple