Building a Family Where Fertility Meets the Law with AshLeigh Dunham

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 30

In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with AshLeigh Dunham, Senior Trial Referee for Jefferson County Family Court and former Partner at Magic City Law, LLC, a boutique firm focused on family law matters including divorce, custody, adoption, and estate planning.

AshLeigh has built her career advocating for families and children through some of their most complex and emotional legal challenges. With experience spanning family law, fertility law, and juvenile court, she brings a deeply personal perspective shaped by both her work on the bench and her own IVF journey. Known for her belief that clients are more than their case file, she approaches the law with compassion, clarity, and a strong commitment to helping others navigate difficult decisions with confidence.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* AshLeigh Dunham’s transition from 15 years in high-stress divorce litigation to building a practice helping families through fertility law

* Her five-year IVF journey, including IUI, multiple cycles, and the moment she realized care limitations in Alabama

* What fertility law actually involves, from donor agreements to surrogacy, and the legal frameworks required to “make families”

* The growing demand for fertility law in Alabama, where only a handful of attorneys handle these cases daily

* AshLeigh’s approach to managing stress through dance, yoga, journaling, and teaching other lawyers to prioritize mental health

* Why she chose to run for the Alabama Supreme Court following the IVF ruling and her call for broader perspectives in the legal system

Learn more about AshLeigh Dunham:

* Connect with AshLeigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-meyer-dunham-12252114

* Follow AshLeigh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshLeighMeyerDunham

* Subscribe to AshLeigh Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleighdunham

* Visit AshLeigh’s website: https://www.ashleighdunhamforalabama.com

* Visit Magic City Fertility Law website: https://www.magiccityfertilitylaw.com

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About More Than a Lawyer:

The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases.

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