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Monica Cockerille
Attorney
About Monica
Cydni Waldner
attorney
About Cydni
Sarah Edmunds
Paralegal
About Sarah
Natalie Sanderson
Paralegal
About Natalie
Brittney Snider
Business Administrator
About Brittney
Nicole Andrews
legal assistant
About Nicole
Katherine Cockerille
Legal Intern/Law Student
About Katherine
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Monica Cockerille
Monica received her law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1996. She spent the first 9 years of her legal career as in-house counsel for Boise Cascade Corporation handling a variety of legal work including contracts, leases, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment matters, litigation, in addition to providing general legal advice and support to the company. In 2005, Monica established her own law firm and while she continued to handle contracts and other transactional work, she narrowed her practice to primarily providing litigation support to Boise Cascade Company and other companies. In 2015, in addition to her litigation support practice, she began practicing in the field of assisted reproduction, providing legal services to individuals and families with fertility law needs.
Monica’s extensive experience both in negotiating contracts and representing clients in state and Federal courts ensures that her clients have practical, reliable and real-world legal advice. Clients benefit from Monica’s experience and knowledge beyond just assisted reproduction.
Monica and her team pride themselves on being responsive and work to make the legal part of any assisted reproduction process effortless. Her team will use their knowledge, experience and compassion to help you with all of your fertility law needs, including drafting and reviewing gestational carrier agreements, completing court parentage paperwork, donor agreements, and related legal advice and services. Monica is proud to be an Art Fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (www.aaarta.org), a member of the American Bar Association, and of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine.
When she isn’t in the courtroom or helping clients build their families, you can find her hiking, camping or doing anything outdoors.
monica@cockerillelaw.com
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Cydni Waldner
Cydni Waldner graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1993 and obtained her law degree from University of Montana in 1997. Her legal career began at Boise Cascade Corporation, where she first met Monica. Their paths diverged as Cydni began to focus on employer representation, particularly employee benefits, including insurance. One day, years later, Monica reached out to Cydni with a question on insurance for a gestational carrier, and the rest is history. Cydni found that she truly enjoyed helping people navigate the complicated legal aspects of the decision to have a child through surrogacy and has represented surrogacy clients through her own law practice for more than a decade. Cydni is pleased to bring her experience and dedication to the team at Idaho Fertility Law, to continue helping people on their surrogacy journeys.
Cydni is married and lives in the small town of New Meadows, Idaho, with her husband, a few horses and chickens and too many dogs to name. When she's not in the office, she spends her time reading, riding horses and camping, and keeping up with her three grown children.
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Sarah Edmunds
Sarah received her Bachelors of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. She is a member of the Idaho Paralegal Association and has been a paralegal for more than 25 years. Like Monica, Sarah’s paralegal experience is wide and varied including experience handling real estate, contracts and litigation matters. That experience and knowledge allows her to think outside the box to assist clients with any obstacle they may encounter.
But perhaps more importantly, her own legal and personal in-vitro fertilization experience enables her to truly understand this journey and be a resource for clients going through any assisted reproduction or fertility process. Sarah has been working to help build families for over 16 years. Her experience began over 20 years ago when she and her husband were blessed with three amazing children because of her sister, who was their gestational carrier. Sarah is passionate about helping clients in this process and her empathy, kindness, humor and compassion are unparalleled.
Sarah has worked for clients from all around the world by collaborating with governmental and private agencies, court systems in various states and hospitals. She has gained an expertise in managing this incredible journey from the start to finish. The detailed process of obtaining court orders, birth certificates, passports and apostilled documents is just one aspect of the knowledge Sarah brings to this work.
Sarah joined Monica in 2015 to assist solely with assisted reproduction matters. Sarah manages the overall legal process for each client. She will answer your questions, coordinate your legal process, and ensure a smooth journey from beginning to end. Sarah’s favorite part of working at Idaho Fertility Law is witnessing the love, excitement and joy of parenthood. It is typically a long expensive process to build a family though surrogacy and one that is very personal to her so it feels amazing to assist clients with their legal needs from start to finish.
In her free time she enjoys traveling, biking, reading and being with her family.
sarahedmunds@cockerillelaw.com
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Natalie Sanderson
Natalie holds an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies and an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate from Fullerton College in Fullerton, California. She has been part of the IFL team since 2016 and brings almost 20 years of experience in the legal field.
Natalie’s efficiency and practical skills, along with her commonsense approach to problem solving make her an invaluable part of the team. Natalie handles the bulk of all word processing, including the drafting of all agreements and parentage pleadings, along with the administration of notary, e-signatures, and related work. Her efficiency, hard work and can-do attitude allow us to meet both client and court timelines.
Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her two daughters, as well as reading and traveling.
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Brittney Snider
Brittney joined Monica in 2019 and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Boise State University in 2020. She is committed to advancing her career in the legal field with the goal of becoming a paralegal.
Brittney manages the day-to-day administration of the office and the intake process for all clients, in addition to handling other tasks such as billing, word processing, and birth certificates. Her attention to detail and diligence to each client’s journey ensures accuracy and completeness. Brittney’s positive attitude and appreciation for the importance of building families is evident in everything she does.
A proud Idaho native, she appreciates the state’s close-knit community and natural beauty. Outside of work, Brittney enjoys spending time with her energetic toddler, connecting with family and friends, exploring creative projects through her embroidery business, and staying active.
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Nicole Andrews
Nicole joined the IFL team in 2025, bringing with her a strong foundation in education, business, and a growing passion for the legal field. She earned her Master of Education from Boise State University in 2017 and has since built valuable experience in office management, client relations, and legal administration.
As Legal Assistant, Nicole oversees the day-to-day operations of the office and guides clients through every step of their family-building journey. From the initial intake process to final case closeout, she ensures each individual and family receives a smooth, compassionate, and detail-oriented experience.
Nicole brings a warm and welcoming energy to the office each day. She manages document preparation, case management, and client communications, while providing essential support to attorneys and paralegals throughout the contract and parentage process. She takes pride in delivering thoughtful, timely assistance and is eager to expand her role as she deepens her expertise in the legal aspects of assisted reproduction.
Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her three children, cheering them on at sporting events, baking and cooking, hiking, traveling, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Her love for the outdoors and family life continues to inspire her both personally and professionally.
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Katherine Cockerille
Kate joined Idaho Fertility Law in August 2024 as a legal assistant and is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at the University of Idaho. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Hawaii and a Masters in Teaching from Boise State University. Before transitioning to the legal field, she spent three years as a high school science teacher. With this foundation in science and education, Kate brings a unique perspective to the legal work supporting intended parents, surrogates, and donors.
At IFL, she assists with document preparation, case management, client communication, and supports attorneys and paralegals throughout the contract and parentage process. Kate takes pride in offering thoughtful, timely support to each client, helping ensure a smooth and informed experience throughout their journey. As she progresses in law school, she looks forward to expanding her responsibilities and deepening her involvement in the legal aspects of assisted reproduction.
Outside of work and school, Kate enjoys traveling internationally with her friends and spending time outdoors. She has a deep love for the ocean and enjoys swimming, snorkeling, and diving whenever she gets the chance.
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