About Astraea Law
Astraea Law PLLC is a boutique practice serving business and nonprofit clients in New York and Washington, D.C., committed to excellence and ethical practices that are aligned with your values in a way that makes you feel heard, valued, and supported. Founded in 2022 by attorney Christine Bacon and rebranded in 2026, the practice is named for the goddess Astraea, a symbol of hope for a just and equitable society. Astraea Law embraces this spirit, working with clients to help shape a future guided by fairness and integrity in every business and legal decision.
Christine Bacon
JD, MA
Christine Bacon is admitted to practice in New York, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the United States Supreme Court.
She is an accomplished attorney specializing in commercial litigation and social impact advocacy, with a strong background in both private law practice and non-profit work. Her experience includes serving as an attorney at various law firms, including the Manhattan office of an elite international law firm, as an in-house member of the legal team at Hitachi, and as a law clerk to a New York County Court judge.
Christine earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University School of Law, where she served as an editor of the Rutgers Law Review. Her legal writing accomplishments also include authoring 12 articles in the American Law Reports, working as a contract writer for Thomson Reuters Westlaw, and teaching research and writing to first-year law students. In addition to her legal education, Christine also holds a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Niagara University, where her academic research focused on women's legal history and earned Niagara University’s Best Capstone award. Beyond her career as a litigator, Christine Bacon is also a sought-after keynote speaker, professional trainer, and award-winning published author.
Speaking and training
Christine is an experienced speaker who has addressed audiences ranging from national conferences to a television appearance on the History Channel's “Man Versus History” series. Her background in museums, including her time at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, focused on sharing her expertise in public speaking and community engagement and fostering impactful yet non-judgmental conversations about social justice.
Current and in-process publications
As a published author specializing in history, advocacy, and legal thought leadership, Christine’s non-fiction work includes a chapter in "Finding History Where You Least Expect It! Site-Based Strategies for Teaching about the Past" and several public works currently on exhibit throughout Niagara Falls, NY.
Christine is currently researching and writing a historical non-fiction manuscript inspired by a nineteenth-century lunacy trial. Drawing on her experiences as an attorney and public historian, the book tells the story of the Porter sisters, who once owned Niagara Falls, and examines how laws and cultural gender norms can converge to become tools of oppression. At its heart, the book encourages reflection and aims to inspire meaningful progress toward a just and equitable future.
Learn more about Christine’s Professional Speaking and Training Services
“I cannot possibly put into words my gratitude for everything Chris did for me. I needed help, and she did whatever possible to help me get through the worst experience and time of my life.”
– Katie W.
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