Meet Our Presenter

  Rebecca Levin Nayak, JD Rebecca Levin Nayak is an attorney at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, were she practices assisted reproduction and adoption law. She is passionate about helping families of all kinds secure their legal relationships, with a particular focus on ensuring equality for LGBTQ+ parents. Rebecca is actively involved in professional and community organizations. She co-chairs the Parentage Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association where she has been at the forefront of efforts to advance parentage legislation in Pennsylvania. Rebecca also serves as a board member for Philadelphia Family Pride. In 2024, Rebecca served as Chair of Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Rebecca earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law in 2008, a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs in 2004, and a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University in 2002.  is an attorney at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin and Schiller where she practices assisted reproduction and adoption law. She is passionate about helping families of all kinds secure their legal relationships, with a particular focus on ensuring equality for LGBTQ+ parents. Rebecca is actively involved in professional and community organizations. She co-chairs the Parentage Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association where she has been at the forefront of efforts to advance parentage legislation in Pen 

Rebecca Levin Nayak (she/her) is a Shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, and experienced attorney who specializes in adoption and assisted reproduction law. She is passionate about ensuring that the legal relationships between children and the adults who love and provide for them are secure. Given the diverse ways in which families are formed, Rebecca has expertise in parentage law, ensuring that her clients have the legal protection they need.

The practice of adoption and assisted reproduction law is personal for Rebecca. She is the proud sister of two adopted siblings, and her own family has been built through assisted reproduction and co-parenting.

Rebecca brings a compassionate, client-centered approach to her legal practice. When counseling Intended Parents, she understands that each family has unique considerations when navigating the legal process to build and secure their family. She also recognizes the specific needs of donors and gestational carriers, ensuring that their roles and rights are clearly defined and protected as they assist others in becoming parents.

Rebecca believes in the importance of giving back to the community through education, community service, and pro bono work. As a knowledgeable public speaker, Rebecca presents topics related to her expertise in adoption and assisted reproduction. Her audiences include attorneys, medical professionals, judges, and community members.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership Roles

Rebecca is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, chairing the Academy’s ART Membership Committee. She is also an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, where she co-chairs the Parentage Committee of the Family Law Section. In this role, she plays a leading part in advancing parentage legislation in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she is active in the Philadelphia Bar Association, currently serving as Chair of the Family Law Section.

Throughout her career, Rebecca has been a passionate advocate for equality. She is a founding member of the Family Law Institute of the National LGBTQ+ Bar and has served on the board of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Rebecca is a past chair of the LGBTQ Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and has been a board member of the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association and Independence Business Alliance. Rebecca is currently a board member of Philadelphia Family Pride.

Personal Interests

When she is not working, you are most likely to find Rebecca running on the trails of the Wissahickon, traveling, baking, reading, or spending time with her wife and their three school-aged children.nsylvania. Rebecca also serves as a board member for Philadelphia Family Pride. In 2024, Rebecca served as Chair of Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Rebecca earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law in 2008, a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs in 2004, and a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University in 2002."