Fathers & Families Coalition of America Welcomes Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving & Mayor Villaraigosa

CHICAGO, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving (http://dadsrights.com) will lecture at the 11th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference - "Embracing Fathers, Families & Communities / Acogiendo Padres, Familias y Comunidades" - on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 8:30AM at the Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Leving will be welcomed alongside the Honorable Antonio Ramon Villaraigosa: Mayor of Los Angeles, California; Judge Mablean Ephriam; and Jerry Tello: National Compadres Network to share his personal story, critical knowledge and creative strategies for modern day parenting.

"This is an opportunity for all levels of professionals from diverse social service, justice, corrections faith based leaders, community based organizations, tribal nations and government entities as well as in the private and non-profit sectors to come together to discuss the importance of fathers in families and communities," said James Rodriguez, CEO of the Fathers & Families Coalition. "This conference has devoted its resources and agenda to developing professional capacity and implementing programs that promote the well-being of children and families, and to build on the premise that fathers are important for positive child outcomes and strengthening communities."

Fathers and Families Coalition of America, Inc. is a unique non-profit organization designed to meet the needs of health, human services, education, early child programs, maternal programs, incarcerated parents, mentoring programs and other organizations that need additional assistance to enhance and/or develop programs nationally.

Known for advocating strong family bonds, Jeffery Leving, has been reuniting fathers and children since 1981. He helped reunite Elian Gonzalez with his father in Cuba, winning international support.

For more information about this conference please contact Jennifer Whiteside (312) 296-3666

SOURCE Law Offices of Jeffery Leving