Christopher Reid

Breakout Speaker

Christopher Reid, J.D.

Juvenile Division, Lancaster County Attorney
Chief Deputy County Attorney

About Christopher Reid

Christopher Reid is the Chief Deputy County Attorney for the Juvenile Division in Lancaster County, Nebraska. A native of Puyallup, Washington, he earned his B.S. in Psychology from York College before completing his Juris Doctor with High Distinction at the University of Nebraska College of Law in 2011. 

Christopher has dedicated his career to protecting children and strengthening families. His passion for child advocacy began as an undergraduate intern with the Court Appointed Special Advocate program, where he saw firsthand the impact of the legal system on children’s lives. Since then, he has served as both a prosecutor and leader, working in areas ranging from juvenile justice to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child exploitation cases. 

In his current role, Christopher supervises attorneys handling child abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency cases, while also overseeing diversion programs designed to keep young people out of the court system. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences on child abuse, juvenile justice, and prosecution strategies.

Christopher Reid's Sessions

Domestic Violence in Child Welfare: Confronting the Elephants in the Room

Jamie Bahm, Michelle Paxton, Christopher Reid
Breakout Session C
Date and Time: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Domestic Violence in Child Welfare: Understanding and Holding Abusers Accountable

Jamie Bahm, Michelle Paxton, Christopher Reid
Breakout Session D
Date and Time: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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