Karen Turner M.

Karen Turner M. has extensive legal experience, currently serving on the Advisory Board for DLA Piper US, LLP's Washington DC Office since October 2024. Prior to this role, Karen held positions at SAIC from July 2017 to October 2024, concluding as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, overseeing a range of corporate legal functions and advising on labor relations and compliance matters. Karen also contributed as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the SAIC Charitable Foundation. Earlier career highlights include serving as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at E*TRADE Financial, providing legal oversight on employment issues, and working as a Partner at DLA Piper, where litigation in employment law was a focus. Karen began their legal career as an Associate at McGuireWoods, defending clients in corporate litigation. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Virginia.