"I help clients find practical, real-time solutions to their business and legal challenges."

Karen N. Shapiro

Principal

25 West Middle Lane
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-838-3222 direct
301-354-8122 fax
Karen N. ShapiroEmail Karen

kshapiro@steinsperling.com

Karen Shapiro brings a depth of knowledge and experience to guiding clients through complex business decisions. Whether buying or selling businesses, raising capital, negotiating commercial and government contracts, or addressing employment issues, she is uniquely prepared to advise businesses and help them protect their assets from risk. A problem solver by nature, Karen’s approach to serving clients is grounded by her business background including an MBA. She understands that clients need practical advice that makes sense in the business world.

Placing a premium on service and value, Karen helps clients throughout the full lifecycle of a business: from building new enterprises to managing thriving businesses and transitioning ownership to others when the time is right. She has successfully handled the transition of a multitude of businesses to family members, key employees and market buyers. In addition, Karen is particularly well versed in dealing with business disputes including disputes among business owners. Her clients view her as an external general counsel and member of their team.

Karen’s work has generated recognition of her peers in the legal community and in the profession more generally. For four years in a row, she has been named a Rising Star by Maryland Super Lawyers magazine.

Karen serves on the Advisory Council of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Business Law Section. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Exit Planning Exchange, an association of professionals committed to assisting business owners in successfully transitioning their businesses.

Throughout her career, Karen has proactively sought opportunities to educate organizations on key topics that impact businesses such as buying and selling companies, agreements among owners and employment matters. She has addressed the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland Society for Accountants, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants, Montgomery County Medical Society, Montgomery County chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Human Resource Association of the National Capital Area.

Outside of the office, Karen loves spending time with her family and enjoys being involved in her children’s activities.

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- Business Law
- Employment Law

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- Binghamton University (B.S., Business Management, 1997)
  American University, Kogod School of Business (M.B.A., 2000)
  American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2000)

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- Maryland
  District of Columbia
  Virginia

MEMBERSHIPS + ACTIVITIES Toggle
- Exit Planning Exchange
       Sponsorship Committee (2012-present)
  Bar Association of Montgomery County
       Business Law Section, Advisory Council Member (2011-present)
  Society for Human Resource Management
       Montgomery County Chapter, Legislative Affairs Director (2010-2011)
  American Bar Association
  Maryland State Bar Association
  Women’s Bar Association, Montgomery County Chapter

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- Maryland Super Lawyers magazine, Rising Star (2009-2012)
  Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent peer review rating

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- 05/01/12
  
  Springtime is a Great Time for Reviewing Business Agreements
- 01/02/12
  
  NLRA notices must be posted by most employers
- 01/02/12
  
  Maryland Super Lawyers magazine recognizes 17 Stein Sperling attorneys
- 01/01/12
  
  Fortune names Stein Sperling among Top Law Firms in…
- 12/05/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for December 2011
- 11/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for November 2011
- 10/03/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for October 2011
- 09/01/11
  
  Employers May Be Liable for Harrassment by Customers of…
- 09/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for September 2011
- 06/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for June 2011
- 05/01/11
  
  Important News for Employers: New Caselaw Under Title VII…
- 05/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for May 2011
- 04/01/11
  
  Federal Trade Commission’s “Red Flag” Rules Now Being Enforced
- 04/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for April 2011
- 03/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for March 2011
- 01/01/11
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for January 2011
- 12/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for December 2010
- 11/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for November 2010
- 10/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for October 2010
- 09/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for September 2010
- 06/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for June 2010
- 05/15/10
  
  Defense Appropriations Act Redefines Arbitration Clauses for Government Contractors/Subcontractors
- 05/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for May 2010
- 04/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for April 2010
- 03/17/10
  
  Karen Shapiro featured on “Money Matters”
- 03/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for March 2010
- 02/01/10
  
  Karen Shapiro publishes Legislative Affairs Update for February 2010
- 12/02/09
  
  Karen Shapiro elected to MC SHRM Board
- 01/25/08
  
  Women Comprise Almost 50% of Principals at Stein Sperling

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Karen N. Shapiro

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