Expert Legal Services for Birth Injury, Obstetric Violence, and Advocacy for Midwives and Doulas
advocacy for Families
We provide counsel, representation, and advocacy to birthing people and families who have experienced injury, obstetric violence, discriminatory treatment, and the violation of informed consent during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.
Advocacy for Midwives
We offer expert legal support and advocacy to community-based midwives in civil litigation, proceedings before state agencies, and negotiations to resolve disputes with clients and hospitals. We also offer counsel and document review to proactively minimize your risks.
Advocacy for Doulas
We advise, protect, and represent doulas and doula organizations on matters ranging from client agreements and disputes to civil defense and negotiations with insurers and state agencies.
Hermine is an international thought leader whose public speaking informs and inspires audiences on a wide range of issues at the intersection of law, human rights, and maternal healthcare, including:
informed consent
the integration of medicine and midwifery
women’s human rights in maternity care locally and globally.
Hermine gives keynote speeches, presents at plenary sessions, and participates in panels at global and US conferences.
Among the many organizations she has addressed are:
“Hermine is the perfect synergy of compassion, intelligence, tenacity, and expertise. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have had her help when I was in a very vulnerable position. Her warm, confident manner put me at ease so that I was able to pour out my story to her without feeling judged. Hermine created a strong case for me after I had been told by a previous attorney that I didn't have one. She believed in me and wanted the highest and best outcome for me and my child, which is exactly what we got!”
— J.T., Parent
“Hermine is a real advocate for the profession of midwifery and the midwifery model of care. Her expertise and understanding in obstetrical cases were integral to the positive outcome of my experience. Hermine’s caring and professional demeanor was always evident. I recommend Hermine Hayes-Klein without hesitation.”
— M.P.C., Certified Nurse Midwife
“Hermine’s fierce support was empowering as a single mother. It was the second time I had had a lawyer during the five years I was in and out of court with my children's father. Without Hermine, I don't believe it would have ended the way it did. She was with me every step of the way. I will be forever grateful for her work and the passion that goes with it.”
— N.B., Parent, Family Law
