As part of her products liability practice, Karen represents manufactures and distributors of medical devices and pharmaceutical products. She has successfully represented Fortune 300 and 500 companies in both trial and arbitration, including obtaining favorable jury verdicts in multi-million dollar product liability claims. In addition, she has represented manufacturers in multi-district litigation and in state coordinated proceedings throughout the United States. Karen has also served as both national and local counsel in nationwide mass tort drug and device litigation in both state and federal courts. Her drug and device cases have involved pain pumps, dermal fillers, contact lens disinfecting solutions, circumcision clamps, ligation clips, laser sheaths, prosthetic devices (including knees and hips), intra-operative warming devices, lasers, and other surgical equipment. In addition, Karen has successfully defended toxic tort litigation and has represented the interests of international corporations, including those from Scotland, South Africa and Israel. Karen loves to cook, specializing in fresh pasta with rosemary and lemon (or sometimes chocolate) which she learned while attending a world renowned two Michelin star cooking class in Tuscany, Italy. Karen also loves to hike with her family, including her husband, son and family dog, Golda.