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Karin is a seasoned litigator with a level of experience and mastery of the courtroom that few lawyers possess. She has tried nearly 70 cases to verdict, cross examined hundreds of adverse witnesses, and spent the majority of her career inside a courtroom. Karin’s high rate of success for her clients has earned her a reputation as a fierce and tenacious advocate and is reflected by the accolades she has received.

Karin defends licensed professionals in malpractice lawsuits and before regulatory boards. She has counseled physicians, nurses, lawyers, and architects on sensitive issues involving both their civil liability and criminal exposure. She works with businesses to reduce their risks by evaluating best practices and improving their services contracts. Karin also defends businesses and hotels in general liability and premise liability matters.

Karin has substantial litigation experience, unparalleled trial experience, and Karin has gained a vast depth of knowledge along the way. Before joining Childs McCune in 2017, Karin served the Denver community as a Colorado State Public Defender for nearly a decade. She has defended the rights of her diverse indigent clients in over three thousand cases. Karin has served as lead counsel for a vast range of misdemeanors and felonies, including homicides and specializing in sexual assaults. Karin has selected nearly sixty juries, represented juveniles in bench trials, and written several appeals – one resulting in a published Colorado Supreme Court opinion. Given the complexities of her many cases, Karin has extensive knowledge in various scientific fields and has interviewed numerous physicians, nurses, and DNA analysts in preparation for trial. Her vast trial experience in both criminal and civil defense affords her clients holistic representation.

In addition to defending professionals and businesses, based upon her extensive background as a Colorado State Public Defender, Karin also defends and advises on criminal matters. These include the defense of white collar, assault, property crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and homicide allegations.

Beyond possessing experience and knowledge, Karin has a unique, artful courtroom style that has resulted in much success. She can skillfully cross-examine medical professionals and scientists to the benefit of her clients. Karin has an exceptional ability of creating rapport with the opposition’s experts and using their expertise to further her clients’ goals. Importantly, Karin prides herself on taking a client-centered approach throughout the entire litigation process.

The accolades Karin has received reflect her fearless, tireless, and successful career. Her successes began in 2006 when Karin’s advocacy skills won the “Best School Attorney Award” at the Stanford Invitational Mock Trial Competition. In 2012, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s renowned journal, The Champion, showcased Karin in an article “Gideon’s Champions” for her compassionate defense, and strong, bold voice for the underprivileged. In 2016, Karin won the Team Lewis award, a peer nominated honor for “. . . the team whose courage, commitment, and countless selfless acts inspire us and remind us that when we stand together in our fight for the dignity and life of another, justice happens.” Most recently, Karin was named by Colorado Super Lawyers as a 2022 Rising Star in Medical Malpractice Defense.

During law school, Karin worked under the tutelage of legendary civil rights and criminal defense attorney Bernard (Bernie) Segal; received training from the nationally recognized Office of the Public Defender in San Francisco, California; and worked abroad as a legal intern at Shubert Collin & Associates in Paris, France.

As the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, Karin appreciates the richness and challenges of growing up in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual community. She and her husband are balancing their busy legal careers while raising two strong-willed children in their diverse Park Hill community.

Professional Activities:

Karin has been involved with the Colorado Women’s Bar Association in several ways. She is a mentor through the CWBA Lift! Mentorship Program where she enjoys working with her mentee in various ways to improve her practice while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Karin was also a member of the Convention Planning Committee for the CWBA May 2022 Convention, meeting monthly to prepare for the first in-person convention in two years. Beginning in June 2022, Karin will serve a one-year term as a co-chair of the CWBA Mentorship Committee, where she hopes to bridge the gap between the generations of lawyers in the civil arena. Generally, Karin works with women in the legal community to break ceilings, inspire progressive change, and lead by example.

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