Karen is Vice President of Capitol Strategies and is responsible for legislative and regulatory research, administration and compliance. A licensed attorney, Karen has held senior positions in the U.S. Congress, including Legislative Director and Professional Staff on the Committee for Small Business. As a senior public affairs associate for Landry and Associates, Karen has lobbied successfully for a variety of public and private sector clients in Arizona. Karen received a bachelors’ degree with distinction from the University of Arizona, and holds a juris doctor degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law. Karen is a graduate of the Advanced Congressional Legislative Institute in Washington, D.C.