Kara Thompson

Kara Thompson started their work experience in 1999 as an Associate at Jones Day. Kara then worked as an Associate at Paul Hastings from 2003 to 2006 before becoming an Attorney at Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, P.C. from 2006 to 2009. Kara then established their own company, Kara Thompson Enterprises, LLC, in 2009, where they served as the Managing Member. Kara joined Manheim as an Employment Practices Manager from 2010 to 2012 and then worked at Coca-Cola Refreshments as Counsel ad interim, Labor and Employment from 2012 to 2013. Kara also served as Interim Counsel at Georgia-Pacific LLC from 2013 to 2014 and as CaseSmart Attorney at Littler Mendelson from 2015 to 2016. Currently, they are working as the Director of Corporate Human Resources (EEO & Programs) at Atrium Hospitality. In this role, they are responsible for leading various HR programs, such as Affirmative Action, EEO, and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and developing compliance-related policies, systems, and training programs.

Kara Thompson completed their education at the following institutions: Georgetown University Law Center, where they obtained a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 1996 to 1999, and Purdue University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication from 1986 to 1990. Prior to attending Purdue University, no specific education details were provided.