CHRISTINE S. KIESEL, ESQ.

Legal Consultant

Christine is a practicing attorney with a consulting and training practice in the areas of child welfare law and systems change. She previously was a contractor to the Federal Government, Children’s Bureau where she supported efforts to integrate legal and judicial systems into child welfare system reviews across the country.  She formerly was the Director of the New York State Child Welfare Court Improvement Project within the State’s Office of Court Administration. Prior to this appointment, Christine served as a Court Attorney Referee in Oneida County Family Court where she presided over a best practices permanency part.  She also served as a Court Attorney to two Family Court Judges. Christine regularly presents around the country on child welfare topics.