Karen Carbone is the Firm’s Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Karen is responsible for the implementation of firm-wide Human Resources policies and practices, covering employee engagement, compensation and benefits, HRIS, relocation, employee relations, employee assistance and maintenance of employment records. Karen is also responsible for overseeing the recruitment, training, organizational structure, and development for all Business Services professionals.
Karen has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources and related disciplines. Prior to joining Proskauer, Karen built the Americas Employee Relations function for a major financial services firm. She also spent a decade-and-a-half advising clients as an employment lawyer both in a corporate setting and as an associate at AM Law 50 firms. In her capacity as a lawyer, Karen developed an expertise in employment law, employment counseling, litigation management, investigations, and risk management. She continues to rely on this wealth of experience in her current role.