Arizona Department of Water Resources
Karen Nielsen is a legal professional with extensive experience in public defense and advocacy. Currently serving as Deputy Counsel at the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Karen previously held the position of Staff Attorney at the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County, providing legal support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Karen's prior roles include Deputy Public Defender at Maricopa County, where a significant felony caseload was managed, and law clerk in the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office, contributing to various successful motions and outreach initiatives. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Justice Studies and a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University, alongside a Master’s in Social Justice and Human Rights.
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Arizona Department of Water Resources
The Arizona Department of Water Resources defends and enhances Arizona’s water supplies, assuring water certainty, economic prosperity and quality of life now and for future generations. The Department’s duties include protecting Arizona’s rights to the Colorado River, as well as ensuring the health and reliability of its in-state surface water resources and its underground aquifers.