Lesia Chrysta Kuzma

Lesia C Kuzma is an accomplished attorney with over three decades of legal experience, specializing in litigation and legal writing. Lesia continues to provide expert legal services, drawing from her extensive background as Senior Attorney with The City of Philadelphia Law Department, where she served for more than twenty-five years. Her long-standing commitment to public service and the law reflects her dedication to justice, precision, and advocacy.

A proud graduate of Princeton University, Lesia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Slavic Languages and Literature, and Russian Studies. Her academic foundation in languages and literature complements her legal expertise, enabling her to navigate complex legal issues with analytical rigor and strong communication skills. Multilingual and intellectually curious, she brings a global and cultural awareness to her professional practice, enriching her approach to both law and life.

Beyond her legal career, Lesia is a creative spirit who finds joy in music and writing. She has played the piano, sings, and writes poetry, some of which she aspires to publish through IW. Her artistic pursuits reflect the same passion and depth which characterize her work in law, - a thoughtful balance between intellect, logic and creativity.

• Juris Doctor

• Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, PA Juris Doctor, 1983
• Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Bachelor of Arts 1978, Honors
• Philadelphia High School for Girls Graduated summa cum laude, 1974

• Nicholas Bachko, Jr. Scholarship Prize
• Resolution awarded by the Council of the City of Philadelphia for leadership as Chair of the First Judicial District’s Mortgage Foreclosure Steering Committee