Karen is genuine in her relationships with a unique ability to quickly connect and establish trusting relationships with people. This pairs well with her educational pursuits and career path.

Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Anthropology from LeMoyne College and a Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University. She completed a year-long internship with the U.S. Federal Probation and Pretrial Services System and an spent an additional year learning the mitigation profession under the supervision of veteran mitigation expert, Richard Luciani, MSW. Karen holds Mitigation Certification from the National Legal Aid and Defender Association.

Prior to forming Paraclete Forensic Mitigation, Karen occupied the role of sole in-house Criminal Mitigation Specialist at CDH Law PLLC, preparing reports for DWI offenders, criminal defendants, and reports in support of Sex Offender Risk Assessment (SORA) modification petitions.

Karen works with attorneys throughout New York State and in the Federal Court system.

As a daughter, widow and mother of United States Army veterans, Karen has a heart for veterans’ issues. Karen remains committed to preserving the dignity, worth and self-determination of all individuals.