Jeffery Leving speaks out against Illinois' Abandoned Newborn Protection Act

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Jeffery M. Leving (l) and Illinois Representative William Delgado(r)

Jeffery M. Leving testified before the Illinois Judiciary Committee regarding
Paternity Fraud Bill (HB2267)

The following are some of Jeff Leving's other activities and appearances on behalf of men and fathers.

2006 - GUEST LECTURER - 7TH ANNUALSOUTHWESTERN FATHERS AND FAMILIES CONFERENCE

2005 - INVITED GUEST - THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION
Mr. Leving invited to attend a dinner & discussion on the DGA & the 38 gubernational races in 2005-2006 with: Gov. Rod Blagojevich of IL, Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - JAY THOMAS SHOW. ON SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
Mr. Leving analyzed the trend in increased paternity testing and discussed its impact on fathers' rights.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - NPR "ON POINT" NATIONALLY SYNDICATED NEWS SHOW discussed the impact of Judge Alito's Supreme Court nomination and advocated for men's reproductive rights.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - WMCA-AM - KEVIN MCCOLLOUGH SHOW (New York) - Mr. Leving analyzed fathers' rights issues and causes of declining marriage rates. He also answered questions about child support and child custody from callers throughout the East Coast .

2005 - LEGAL EXPERT - WGCI-FM - CRAZY HOWARD MCGEE MORNING SHOW - Mr. Leving spoke out against paternity fraud and answered questions from fathers.

2005 - INVITED SPEAKER - FATHERHOOD FOR LIFE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER - Mr. Leving spoke regarding the importance of protecting fathers' rights and the impact on father absence on children.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - MANCOW MORNING MADHOUSE - Mr. Leving offered to represent a father seeking custody of his children pro bono and advised callers about fathers' rights.

2005 - INVITED LECTURER - NATIONAL FAMILIES & FATHERS CONFERENCE - Mr. Leving lectured on fathers' rights and gender bias in the court system and participated in a panel discussion on family law reform.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - V103-FM - HERB KENT SHOW - Mr. Leving gave a special tribute to dads on Fathers' Day.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - SIRIUS SATELITTE RADIO - AMERICA AT NIGHT - Mr. Leving analyzed ways to help fathers stay involved in the lives of their children.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - NPR (National) - NEWS & NOTES - Mr. Leving analyzed issues facing today's single fathers and discussed the impact and casuses of father absence in America.

2005 - INVITED PANELIST/LECTURER - 2005 FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE & RESOURCE FAIR - Mr. Leving participated in a panel discussion on fatherhood issues with Cong. Danny K. Davis and top representatives from state agencies, such as Dr. Carol Adams, head of the Illinois Department of Human Services. He also led a think-tank with these same representatives focused on evaluatings state policies and programs to make them more father-friendly.

2005 - LEGAL EXPERT - WGCI-FM - CRAZY HOWARD MCGEE MORNING SHOW - Mr. Leving joined Cong. Danny K. Davis and Sen. Kimberely Lightford on a panel discussion on fatherhood issues, during a special one-hour segment.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - WSRB-FM - MARY MITCHELL SHOW - Mr. Leving analyzed a new initiative to enforce child state collection in Illinois and advocated for fathers' rights.

2005 - LEGAL EXPERT - HIS SIDE WITH GLENN SACKS - Mr. Leving detailed how the legal system has often failed to protect the rights of military fathers serving overseas.

2005 - LEGAL EXPERT - WYLL-AM - SCOTT THOMAS SHOW - Mr. Leving advocated for reform of the legal system to eliminate gender bias and protect fathers' rights.

2005 - INVITED LECTURER & GUEST LEGAL EXPERT - 6TH ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN FATHERHOOD & FAMILIES CONFERENCE - Mr. Leving analyzed emerging fatherhood issues. His presentation focused on understanding how the legal, psychological and social systems impact fathers.

2005 - LEGAL EXPERT - MSNBC - THE ABRAMS REPORT - Mr. Leving defended fathers' rights in adoption and supported a controversial court decision that did not finalize an adoption because the biological father’s consent had not been given.

2005 - GUEST EXPERT - MSNBC - SCARBOROUGH COUNTRY - Mr. Leving debated the merits of a new reality TV show that helped reunite adopted adults with their biological fathers and defended the essential role of fathers in their children’s lives.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - WLS-TV (Channel 7-Chicago, IL) - Mr. Leving analyzed a controversial Florida court decision that granted custody of a three-year-old boy to his Illinois birth mother because the Florida adopting parents failed to obtain the father’s consent.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - WGCI-FM - CRAZY HOWARD MCGEE MORNING SHOW - Mr. Leving spoke out against visitation interference during the holidays and answered questions from fathers.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - WIFR-TV (CBS - Rockford, Ill.) - Mr. Leving analyzed child support issues in Illinois and outlined his vision for the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood. Mr. Leving was appointed by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to chair the Council.

2004 - GUEST EXPERT - CNN - THE DOLANS UNSCRIPTED - Mr. Leving analyzed divorce and fathers' rights issues.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - HIS SIDE WITH GLENN SACKS - Mr. Leving debated paternity fraud issues with noted feminist and law professor Melanie Jacobs.

2004 - GUEST - NAACP FREEDOM FUND EVENT - Mr. Leving discussed fathers' rights issues with many of Chicago's top lawmakers and community leaders, including newly-elected U.S. Senator Barack Obama.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - BBC NEWS - England - Mr. Leving defended his high-profile client and artist, Twista, as a responsible father.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - WGCI-FM - CRAZY HOWARD MCGEE MORNING SHOW - Mr. Leving appeared and defended his high-profile client and artist, Twista, as a responsible father.

2004 - LEGAL EXPERT - WGCI-FM - SAM SYLK AFTERNOON DRIVE - Mr. Leving appeared and defended his high-profile client and artist, Twista, as a responsible father in response to an article written by a Chicago Sun-Times columnist.

2004 - Mr. Leving appointed Chair of the newly created Council on Responsible Fatherhood for the State of Illinois by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

2004 - GUEST EXPERT - FOX NEWS LIVE WITH ALAN COLMES - Mr. Leving debated Gloria Allred regarding the California Supreme Court ruling on child custody and removal.

2004 – GUEST LEGAL EXPERT - CNN TOPIC: FLORIDA SAFE HAVEN ADOPTION LAW - Mr. Leving discussed the Florida Safe Haven Adoption Law.

2004 - GUEST EXPERT - NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO WITH TAVIS SMILEY - Mr. Leving was on NPR with Tavis Smiley to discus military service and civil law.

2003 - SPECIAL RECOGNITION - Westside Health Partnership presented Mr. Leving with a Certificate of Appreciation for his contributions to the Expungement Conference.

2003 - INVITED LECTURER & GUEST LEGAL EXPERT - 2ND BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, CORPORATE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN AND FACTS - Mr. Leving examined and analyzed the contribution of responsible fatherhood to the process of building a strong community. Mr. Leving hosted a workshop entitled, "Fathers’’ Rights and Concerns.”” The goal of this conference was to help instill hope and support for the future of families.

2003 - INVITED LECTURER - NATIONAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION - Jeffery Leving lectured at The Annual Convention of the National Lawyers Association held at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.

2003 - GUEST LEGAL EXPERT - HARDBALL WITH CHRIS MATTHEWS - Mr. Leving and former criminal prosecutor, Wendy Murphy, debated the issue "Should the identity of the complainant be disclosed in a sexual assault case?" (based upon the Kobe Bryant case).

2003 - GUEST LEGAL EXPERT - ABRAMS REPORT (MSNBC) - Mr. Leving and Gloria Allred debated the issue "Should the sexual history of the complainant be disclosed in a sexual assault case?" (based upon the Kobe Bryant case).

2003 - GUEST EXPERT - FOCUS WITH HOST BRADFORD LONG - (St. Louis, MO area) - Jeffery Leving was a guest on the radio show, "Focus," with Host Bradford Long. The topic of the show revolved around fathers' rights issues in the community and current legislation.

2003 - GUEST EXPERT - CHICAGO AL DIA - Mr. Leving and Andrey Filipowicz were in-studio with host Elisa Alfonso on this radio program (broadcast in Spanish and English) as part of special Father's Day programming focused on men's and fathers' issues.

2003 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - RAINBOW/PUSH COALITION - SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPTER SPECIAL MEETING - Jeffery Leving was the invited Keynote Speaker. Hard-hitting and fair advice was provided for every father involved in a custody dispute.

2003 - GUEST SPEAKER - 3RD ANNUAL FATHERHOOD SUMMIT - Jeffery Leving participated as a Guest Speaker at the Fatherhood Summit 2003. This was the 3rd Annual Fatherhood Summit sponsored by the Fatherhood Educational Institute in conjunction with Congressman Danny K. Davis. It was held at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, Illinois.

2003 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - CELEBRATION OF FATHERHOOD Program - Mr. Leving was the invited Keynote Speaker. He presented at the "Celebration of Fatherhood" Program held at Mt. Pisgah, M.B.C. Educational Building, 4622 S. King Drive, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Leving discussed fatherhood issues.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - COMMUNITY RADIO (Frankfort, IN) - Jeffery Leving was a guest on "Community Radio" with Host Wes McNear. They discussed current fathers' rights issues and Mr. Leving's book, "Fathers' Rights."

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - TAKE FIVE With Host Pete Frecchio - Jeffery Leving discussed current fathers' issues as well as his book, "Fathers' Rights," on this radio show.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - DIVA TALK (a CNN affiliate) Jeffery Leving was a guest on the radio show, "Diva Talk," with host Marcella Heiss. The topic of the show revolved around Leving's book, "Fathers' Rights", as well as other issues relating to dads.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - HIS SIDE WITH GLEN SACKS - Jeffery Leving was a guest speaker on the radio show and discussed issues facing military men with regard to custody, paternity fraud and child support.

2003 - INVITED LECTURER - CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF JOLIET CONFERENCE: 2ND ANNUAL MALE INVOLVEMENT CONFERENCE - Mr. Leving lectured regarding fatherhood issues and the importance of positive involvement by fathers in the lives of their children. He was presented an award in recognition of his valuable contributions to the conference. (Photo at left: Jeffery Leving & Cardinal Francis George)

2003 - INVITED LECTURER - FATHERHOOD EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT & RESOURCE FAIR - Mr. Leving discussed current fathers' rights issues at Malcolm X College in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo at right: Jeffery Leving & Dick Gregory who discussed civil rights)

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - THE MORNING ZONE - Mr. Leving spoke with hosts Dave & Amy regarding current fatherhood issues.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - LIGHT ON THE LAW - Mr. Leving was a guest on the show with host Paul Matalonis, WDBX-91.1FM - Carbondale, IL. Mr. Leving analyzed legal issues pertaining to fathers' rights.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - SWEET JACKSON MORNING SHOW - Mr. Leving was the featured guest with host Sweet Jackson, KMGZ-95.3FM - Lawton, OK. The topic of discussion was Adoption: The lack of fathers' rights.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SHOW - Mr. Leving was interviewed by Carlos Rojas, WLEY 107.9 FM Chicago, with regard to various fathers' rights issues.

2003 - LEGAL EXPERT - THE TOM LEYKIS SHOW - Westwood One's Nationally-Syndicated Radio Broadcast -- Hollywood, CA -- Mr. Leving was a child custody law and paternity fraud expert for this program.

2003 - Drafted House Bill #2267 (Illinois House of Representatives) creating the offense of paternity fraud.

2003 - BBC PROGRAM GUEST - EVERYWOMAN - Mr. Leving was exclusively interviewed on this program as a legal expert to analyze an alleged British paternity fraud case.

2003 - SPECIAL RECOGNITION- EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE - Father's civil rights attorney, Jeffery M. Leving, was honored for his patriotism at the President's Day event at the Union League Club. Major General John Scully (ret.) and Major General David Harris, Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, presented an award on behalf of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, recognizing Jeffery for his contributions to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve Force. General Wesley Clark (ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander Europe, was the keynote speaker.

2003 - INVITED LECTURER - 4th Annual Southwestern Fatherhood Conference - Jeffery Leving was a featured lecturer. He presented a workshop entitled "Re-engaging Fathers and Their Children".

2003 - HOST - CHICAGO COUNTERPOINT (CAN-TV Ch. 21) - Mr. Leving hosted a weekly program which focused on controversial legal and social issues affecting fathers and their children since 2001.

2002 - AWARD RECIPIENT - BROTHERS IN ARMS AWARD - Mike Ditka presented Firm Attorneys Jeffery M. Leving and James Hagler the award for their longtime efforts defending fathers' rights.

2002 - INVITED LECTURER - FATHERS RIGHTS WORKSHOP - Mr. Leving was an invited lecturer at this workshop sponsored by Congressman Danny K. Davis' Fathers, Families & Public Policy Task Force and the Fatherhood Educational Institute. The purpose of the workshop was to teach fathers how to represent themselves in the courtroom and how to prepare the proper documents in various cases.

2002 - CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY- THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUB-COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DRUG POLICY, AND HUMAN RESOURCES - Mr. Leving presented data substantiating that the most reliable predictor of crime in America is father absence. He also recommended positive father involvement as a deterrent to crime as well as drug abuse.

2002 - GUEST SPEAKER- 2002 ANNUAL FATHERHOOD EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT & RESOURCE FAIR - Hosted by Congressman Danny K. Davis, Malcolm X College, Chicago, Illinois - Mr. Leving presented on behalf of the Fatherhood Educational Institute at this meeting.

2002 - GUEST SPEAKER - THE NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE'S FIFTH NATIONAL SUMMIT ON FATHERHOOD - Mr. Leving discussed Marriage, Divorce, and the Effects on Children. Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon, U.S. Senator Rick Santorum and Congressman Jim Turner were among the Honorary Co-Chairs.

2002 - GUEST SPEAKER - FAMILY SUPPORT AMERICA - 9TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Leving examined and analyzed the contribution of responsible fatherhood to the process of building a strong community. Dr. Wade Horn, Assistant Secretary For Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was also a guest speaker.

2002 - GUEST COMMENTATOR - THE ABRAMS REPORT - MSNBC - Topic: Analyzing the Andrea Yates Case.

2002 - GUEST COMMENTATOR - THE GRETA VAN SUSTEREN SHOW - Fox National News - Topic: Analyzing the Andrea Yates Case.

2002 - GUEST COMMENTATOR - CATHERINE CRIER LIVE - Court TV - Topic: The Kantaras Divorce, Custody and Adoption case.

2002 - PATERNITY FRAUD EXPERT - THE JENNY JONES SHOW.

2002 - KEY LECTURER - THIRD ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE 2002, Mesa Arizona - Mr. Leving led a workshop entitled "Legal Issues for Fathers: A Father's Rights... A Child's Needs".

2001 - KEY LECTURER - WISCONSIN FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE - Mr. Leving delivered a lecture on the topic "Engaging Divorced Fathers and Their Children".

2001 - GUEST EXPERT - THE SOURCE - KJRT, Amarillo, TX - Mr. Leving was a guest family law expert with Mr. Paul Anderson.

2001 - GUEST EXPERT - THE LOUIE FREE SHOW - WWOW 1360AM Ohio - Mr. Leving was a guest family law expert on this program.

2001 - GUEST EXPERT - CNN TONIGHT - Mr. Leving appeared with Dr. Joyce Brothers to discuss the topic "Mothers in Prison".

2001 - LECTURER - 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT STATE OF THE DISTRICT 2001 TOWN HALL MEETING, HOSTED BY CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS, 7th Congressional District - Mr. Leving presented on behalf of the Congressional Task Force on Fathers, Families and Public Policy at this meeting at Malcolm X College in Chicago, Illinois.

2001 - GUEST EXPERT - THE EDGE WITH PAULA ZAHN, "CRIMINAL EDGE" - Punishing Deadbeat Dads - Mr. Leving appeared and debated Geraldine Jensen.

2001 - GUEST - THE EDGE WITH PAULA ZAHN, "CRIMINAL EDGE" - GUEST-HOSTED BY CONGRESSMAN JOHN KASICH (R-OH) - "Is the Texas Dad Whose Wife Confessed to Drowning Their Five Kids Also Guilty?" Mr. Leving debated Dr. Carol Lieberman, a psychiatrist from Los Angeles; concerning the alleged murder of the Yates children by their mother and whether their father is also guilty.

2001 - GUEST - THE EDGE WITH PAULA ZAHN - The Celebrity Split of the Year - Mr. Leving appeared with Susan Estrich.

2001 - GUEST - HANNITY & COLMES- FOX NEWS CHANNEL (national), - Mr. Leving discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling in the Oakley Case.

2001 - GUEST - "THE SEAN HANNITY SHOW" - WABC RADIO (New York) - Mr. Leving discussed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling in the Oakley Case.

2001 - GUEST - THE O'REILLY FACTOR with BILL O'REILLY - FOX NEWS CHANNEL - The Fractured Family and Absentee Fathers.

2001 - GUEST EXPERT - THE O'REILLY FACTOR with BILL O'REILLY - FOX NEWS CHANNEL -Leving opposed the "Child Abandonment Law" as failing to protect fathers' rights.

2001 - Mr. Leving presented testimony to the Illinois Legislature opposing the "Newborn Child Abandonment Act" asserting its failure to protect fathers' rights.

2001 - GUEST - FOX NEWS IN THE MORNING - Mr. Leving debated Senator Chris Lauzen regarding Senate Bill 950, the "Deadbeats on the Web Initiative" during the Fox News In the Morning show. Mr. Leving opposed Senate Bill 950.

2001 - AWARD RECIPIENT - AMERICAN COALITION FOR FATHERS AND CHILDREN - Mr. Leving received a special award from ACFC for his work on the Elian Gonzalez case.

2001 - LECTURER - THE FATHERHOOD EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE'S 1ST ILLINOIS SUMMIT ON FATHERHOOD - Mr. Leving lectured regarding the Elian Gonzalez case, gender bias and related issues.

2001 - GUEST - CNN - Mr. Leving debated in defense of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's legal position in his divorce case.

2001 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - MEN IN MAY CONFERENCE, Economic Opportunity Corporation of Greater St. Joseph, Missouri.

2001 - GUEST EXPERT- CHILDREN'S RIGHTS COUNCIL - 13th ANNUAL CONFERENCE - Bethesda, Maryland - Mr. Leving spoke on the topic of "Representing Single, Custodial Fathers".

2001 - Mr. Leving appointed to the newly created U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TASK FORCE ON FATHERS, FAMILIES AND PUBLIC POLICY.

2001 - LECTURER - THE SECOND ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE 2001; TOPIC: Legal Issues for Fathers: A Father's Rights - A Child's Needs.

2000 - Mr. Leving presented a seminar on "Fathers and the Law" at the INDIANA CONFERENCE ON FATHERS AND FAMILIES.

2000 - LECTURER - ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA (ATLA) Litigation at Sunrise Program in Chicago. The topic was Elian Gonzalez and his father's rights. President Clinton was a presenter at the Convention with Mr. Leving.

2000 - LECTURER - NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE'S THIRD NATIONAL SUMMIT ON FATHERHOOD, Washington, D.C. - Mr. Leving lectured on Fathers' Legal Issues at the conference with Vice President Al Gore. General Colin Powell, Penn. Governor Tom Ridge and U.S. Senators Evan Bayh and Joseph Lieberman were Honorary Co-Chairs.

2000 - Mr. Leving filed an Amicus ("Friend of the Court") Brief in the ELIAN GONZALEZ CUSTODY AND ASYLUM CASE with the INS prior to his representation of Manuel Gonzalez in Federal Court.

2000 - GUEST EXPERT - CNN - LARRY KING LIVE - Appeared as the "famed custody lawyer" to discuss Elian Gonzalez.

2000 - GUEST EXPERT - MSNBC - EQUAL TIME - Guest of Oliver North and Paul Begala - Appeared as a guest expert to discuss the Elian Gonzalez case.

2000 - GUEST - NBC TV NEWS Channel 5.

2000 - GUEST - COURT TV - PROS & CONS.

2000 - GUEST- MSNBC - CROSS TALK WITH DAVID GREGORY.

2000 - GUEST - WGN AM - THE SPIKE O'DELL SHOW.

2000 - GUEST - WLS - DON WADE & ROMA SHOW.

2000 - GUEST - WYLL (106.7 FM) - SANDY RIOS SHOW - "Fathers' Rights".

2000 - GUEST - CATHOLIC FAMILY RADIO (820 AM) - THE DAN LUNGREN SHOW.

2000 - GUEST - CNBC - THE GERALDO RIVERA SHOW - Discussed the custody of Elian Gonzalez.

1999 - GUEST - CNN - (International Broadcast) - Discussed issues about Elian Gonzalez' custody situation.

1999 - GUEST EXPERT - WTTW Ch. 11 - CHICAGO TONIGHT - Discussed issues about Elian Gonzalez' father and custody of Elian.

1999 - PRESENTER - ILLINOIS FATHERHOOD SUMMIT - hosted by Honorary Co-Chairmen Mayor Daley, Governor Ryan and U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald, Chicago, Illinois.

1999 - CO-AUTHORED Article: "The Father's Custody Case" published in TRIAL MAGAZINE.

1999 - CO-AUTHORED HOUSE BILL #2232 (ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES) seeking child support accountability - testified as a proponent of this bill before the Child Support Enforcement Committee.

1999 - GUEST - MSNBC - JUDGE AND JURY.

1998 - AWARD RECIPIENT - AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN in recognition and appreciation for outstanding commitment to the protection of children and knowledge of The Hague International Child Abduction issues.

1998 - GUEST - CNBC - EQUAL TIME - debated against attorney Gloria Allred.

1998 - GUEST - MSNBC - debated against one of Paula Jones' attorneys and a former federal prosecutor in support of President Clinton.

1998 - LECTURER - 1998 COLORADO SUMMIT ON FATHERHOOD, hosted by Governor Roy Romer.

1997 - AUTHORED the book "FATHERS' RIGHTS" (Basic Books) with Dr. Kenneth Dachman.

1997 - GUEST COMMENTATOR - COURT TV - LEGAL CAFE - Topic: Paternity.

1997 - GUEST - NEWSFRONT - MSNBC - Debated Attorney Raoul Felder concerning G.E. Executive's Divorce Case.

1997 - GUEST LECTURER - IIT-CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW Fall Lecture Series.

1997 - GUEST - LEEZA (Leeza Gibbons' Show) - debated Rep. Paul E. Caron (Massachusetts House of Representatives).

1997 - Authored article in PARENT'S MAGAZINE, "In Defense of Deadbeat Dads".

1997 - DRAFTED HOUSE BILL #2213 (ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES) cited as the "Husband Notification of Abortion Act".

1997 - GUEST- NBC NEWS Ch. 5, Chicago, Illinois with Ona Fletcher.

1996 - TESTIFIED before the ILLINOIS SENATE COMMITTEE ON DIVORCE LAW AND PROCEDURE.

1995 - GUEST - ABC NIGHTLINE WITH TED KOPPEL.

1995 - TESTIFIED before the U.S. COMMISSION ON CHILD AND FAMILY WELFARE in Cleveland, Ohio (subsequently included in their final report to President Clinton and Congress).

1995 - SPEAKER - CONGRESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM at the Hart Senate Building, Washington, D.C.

1995 - GUEST - CHICAGO TONIGHT - WTTW, Ch. 11.

1995 - GUEST - ABC - 20/20.

1995 - LECTURER - ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA (ATLA) National College of Advocacy's Annual Convention in New York; TOPIC: The Father's Custody Case.

1994 - GUEST - THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW - program entitled "Deadbeat Dads".

1994 - GUEST - THE OPRAH SHOW, WLS-TV.

1994 - GUEST - SENATOR BERMAN'S FORUM, cable television show.

1994 - LECTURER - FATHERS' DAY/FATHERS' RIGHTS SEMINAR, Aspects of Visitation Interference at the Chicago Bar Association.

1994 - GUEST - NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN Roundtable Discussion.

1993 - GUEST - FATHERHOOD IN THE 90'S, WFLD-TV; FOX 32 special segment on "32 This Week".

1993 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - "Divorce Rights" at the St. Fabian Church hosted by the Phoenix Group.

1993 - KEYNOTE SPEAKER - 13TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL CONGRESS FOR MEN AND CHILDREN in Kansas City entitled "Fathers Fighting Back".

1992 - LECTURER - "Legal Rights and Emotional Needs" at Forest Hospital.

1992 - LECTURER - 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL CONGRESS FOR MEN AND CHILDREN in Detroit, Michigan.

1991 - GUEST - THE JENNY JONES SHOW - program entitled "Who Gets the Kids?".

1991 - GUEST - FATHERS' CUSTODY ISSUES - WVON 1450 AM.

1991 - LECTURER - "Don't Forget the Rights of Fathers" at the 13TH ANNUAL PHOENIX CONFERENCE, Archdiocese of Chicago.

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