The groundbreaking book 'Fathers' Rights' (Basic Books), packed with advice and direction for fathers seeking custody, was authored by Jeffery M. Leving. Leving helped reunite Elian Gonzalez with his father and co-authored the Illinois Joint Custody Law. A leading fathers' rights activist and leading matrimonial trial attorney, Leving is a sought after media spokesperson on legislation relating to fathers. Appointed member of the U.S. Congressional Task Force on Fathers, Families & Public Policy. President Emeritus--Fatherhood Educational Institute. Appointed Chairman of The Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.