Kathleen Sullivan

Kathleen Sullivan is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, Cornell University. She serves as Managing Attorney for Citizens Concerned for Children, Inc., representing children in neglect/abuse cases, custody disputes, and juvenile proceedings across Tompkins and Cortland counties. She is a core member of the Tompkins County Family Treatment Court, a statewide model addressing parental substance abuse.

Education

• J.D. from New England Law, Boston
• M.S.W. from Temple University
• B.S.W. & Spanish from Niagara University

Research Focus

Her work centers on child advocacy systems, family court interventions, trauma-informed legal practices, substance abuse impacts on families, and multidisciplinary approaches to child welfare. She integrates social work principles with legal advocacy to reform juvenile justice processes.

Awards

• 2018: Child Welfare Law Specialist (National Association of Counsel for Children)

Leadership

She serves on the Board of Directors for the New York State Association of Treatment Court Professionals and REACH Medical, advancing health equity in substance use disorder treatment.