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Meet the Founder:

Regan VanSteenis

With over 20 years as Chief Legal Counsel to major churches and ministries, Regan VanSteenis is an attorney and powerhouse advisor behind more than $1 billion in church transactions. She created Church Law & Strategy to help ministries grow boldly and securely, combining elite legal insight with operational expertise and deeply aligned spiritual conviction.

About CLS

Church Law & Strategy empowers churches with expert legal counsel and operational strategy so leaders can grow resilient, thriving ministries with confidence and clarity.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." – Hosea 4:6


We believe that many churches struggle legally not because they are doing something wrong, but because they don’t have the right knowledge or legal guidance. Church Law & Strategy is here to change that.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." – Hosea 4:6


Many churches struggle legally not because they are doing something wrong, but because they don’t have the right knowledge or legal guidance.

Regan VanSteenis

A trusted voice at the intersection of law, faith and strategy, Regan brings unmatched expertise in governance, tax, HR and risk.

For over two decades, Regan has been the leading church attorney behind some of America’s most prominent ministries. As Chief Legal Counsel for Joel Osteen Ministries and Lakewood Church, Regan has handled high-profile church legal matters, from 501(c)(3) compliance to multi-million-dollar church transactions.

She has worked on complex legal cases such as:

  • The purchase of an NBA arena for a megachurch.

  • The launch of a first-of-its-kind SiriusXM faith-based radio station for Joel Osteen's Channel.

  • The negotiation of 10 New York Times best-selling Christian books.

Now, through Church Law & Strategy, Regan provides legal consulting to pastors nationwide—so they can protect their ministry, their finances, and their calling.

Regan VanSteenis

A trusted voice at the intersection of law, faith and strategy, Regan brings unmatched expertise in governance, tax, HR and risk.

For over two decades, Regan has been the leading church attorney behind some of America’s most prominent ministries. As Chief Legal Counsel for Joel Osteen Ministries and Lakewood Church, Regan has handled high-profile church legal matters, from 501(c)(3) compliance to multi-million-dollar church transactions.

She has worked on complex legal cases such as:

  • The purchase of an NBA arena for a megachurch.

  • The launch of a first-of-its-kind SiriusXM faith-based radio station for Joel Osteen's Channel.

  • The negotiation of 10 New York Times best-selling Christian books.

Now, through Church Law & Strategy, Regan provides legal consulting to pastors nationwide—so they can protect their ministry, their finances, and their calling.

Sandy Pineda

Sandy Pineda has served as legal counsel to one of the largest Bilingual churches in the U.S., and one of the largest ministries in the world, King Jesus International Ministry.

Since she was young, Sandy has had a heart to serve her community and those who were underprivileged. Sandy has worked for the federal government, non-profits, and law firms, where she served clients in civil litigation, mediations, and federal immigration matters.

When she had the opportunity to begin working with churches, she knew God was exponentially increasing her, as she now was able to support those very people who help their communities the most - pastors who were expanding the Kingdom of God on the earth.

With the support of her leadership, Sandy is now using her experience to help support pastors and ministries all over the world.

Lili Vilella

Lili Vilella brings over 22 years of experience in Human Resources, serving Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and churches across the U.S. and Caribbean. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, she felt God’s call to bring her expertise to the local church, equipping leaders with practical solutions for healthier teams and stronger ministries.

Her career has included serving on executive teams for some of South Florida’s largest megachurches, as well as consulting pastors and ministries of all sizes. With a passion for cultivating people and organizations, she has helped increase engagement, strengthen leadership, and expand the reach of churches.

In addition to her leadership roles, Lili serves as the Executive Director of Legacy Ministries, a nonprofit equipping churches with HR support, and as the Founder of Tiaras Girls, a program dedicated to empowering young women and addressing teen suicide.

Today, she continues to use her experience and calling to help pastors and ministries thrive, supporting leaders as they move from unseen to fully equipped for their mission.

Grace Long

Grace Long is a trademark and nonprofit attorney. Her diverse legal experience spans both public service and private practice, giving her a well-rounded perspective on how to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes with clarity and confidence.

Grace focuses on trademark law, nonprofit law, and legal issues affecting churches and religious organizations. She works with clients to protect their intellectual property, establish and maintain tax-exempt status, and address governance and compliance matters with care and precision.

Growing up as a Pastor's kid herself, Grace has a deep love for the church and a firsthand understanding of the challenges ministries face. That personal experience shapes her thoughtful, mission-minded approach to legal counsel—especially when working with faith-based and nonprofit organizations.

In her trademark work, Grace advises businesses and entrepreneurs through every stage of brand protection, including clearance searches, registration, Office Action responses, and enforcement strategies.

Clients value her for her practical insights, clear communication, and genuine care for the people and organizations she serves.

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We believe the church has never been more important in history than it is right now. That is why you cannot afford to get this wrong.