Emily Dudak Leiter
The Law Center, S.C. • Madison, WI
ImmigrationAdoptionPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(608) 535-5839
Address
433 W Washington Ave Suite 300, Madison, WI, 53703, US
Professional
About
Emily Dudak Leiter is a dedicated attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, at The Law Center, S.C., specializing in adoption, immigration, and personal injury law. With a passion for advocating on behalf of children and families, Emily approaches her work with both creativity and pragmatism, ensuring each client receives the compassionate support they deserve. Her commitment to social justice and equity is particularly evident in her focus on assisting immigrant children and LGBTQ families. As the lead attorney in a landmark 2014 appeal in Wisconsin, Emily played a pivotal role in establishing the application of the marital presumption of parentage for married same-sex couples following the legalization of marriage equality. This experience highlights her expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes to secure the rights of families. Emily represents clients from diverse backgrounds around the globe, guiding them through the intricacies of immigration, adoption, and assisted reproduction matters. Her unwavering dedication to her clients and her innovative approach to legal challenges make her a trusted advocate in her fields of practice. Emily Dudak Leiter is not only a skilled attorney but also a compassionate ally for those seeking to build and protect their families in an ever-changing legal environment.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2005 Tulane University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2000 Arizona State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 President's Award, Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) 2016 Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Pro Bono Honor Society
Publications
2019 Wisconsin State Bar Children & the Law Section Blog Big Changes Considered in Wisconsin TPR and Adoption Law 2017 Wisconsin State Bar Book Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption 2017 Wisconsin State Bar Book Advising the Evolving Family, formerly “Sexual Orientation and the Law 2015 AAAA Position Paper AAAA Position Paper
Associations
2011 - Present American Academy of Adoption Attorneys Fellow State Bar of Wisconsin Board of the Children in Law Section American Immigration Lawyers Association Member National LGBT Bar Association Member
Speaking
2019 Mid-Year AAAA Conference “The Hague Treaty, Parentage, and Citizenship Issues with the State Department" 2018 Annual AAAA Conference “The Problem of U.S. Citizenship Law in International Surrogacy and ART: Is a Solution Coming?” 2014 AAAA Webinar "Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: What Adoption and Family Law Attorneys Need to Know and How They Can Help." 2013 AAAA Mid-Year conference “International ARTs and Immigration: Time for a Treaty?”
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Updated: Aug 14, 2026