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On February 18, 2021 – CGCC member Morvillo Abramowitz Grand
Iason & Anello PC announced that Karen King will be joining the firm this
month as a partner. Karen, who specializes in complex commercial litigation and
regulatory matters, joins the firm from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &
Garrison LLP.
Karen has more than 20 years of experience in complex
commercial litigation, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC
compliance and enforcement matters, securities litigation and regulation,
internal investigations, and strategic advice. She is a skilled trial attorney
and advocate, representing clients in numerous federal and state courts,
including in jury and bench trials. She has also represented multiple global
institutions before the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange
Commission, the New York Department of Financial Services, the Federal Reserve,
FinCEN, OFAC, and FINRA.
“We are so pleased to welcome Karen King,” says partner
Christopher Harwood. “She is a distinguished attorney with broad experience and
a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Karen’s expertise in handling
complex and cutting-edge civil and regulatory matters will be a tremendous
asset to our clients.”
“I am delighted to be joining such an extraordinary group of
talented lawyers and look forward to contributing to Morvillo Abramowitz’s
continued success and tradition of unparalleled service to its clients,”
commented Karen.
Karen has been recognized for her commitment to pro bono
work. She was the recipient of the Federal Bar Council’s Thurgood Marshall
Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2019, as well as the Pro Bono award
from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. She serves as the
Vice Chair of the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee of the Asian
American Bar Association of New York and is a member of the Second Circuit
Pro-Bono panel.
Karen received her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2000,
where she was an Editor of the Journal of Law and Technology, and her B.A.
from Yale College in 1997.
Read Karen’s full bio HERE
CGCC sincerely congratulates Karen on her new position and
looks forward to working with her and her new colleagues in the months to come.