Karen Dietz Jd

Karen Dietz, JD, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Karen currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF), where they oversee general counsel responsibilities and leads complex data and technology transactions. In their previous role as General Counsel at MMRF, they were responsible for strategic business collaboration, contract negotiation, compliance, and problem-solving. Notably, they led the negotiation of an agreement for a multi-arm clinical trial and played a key role in a research study involving genomic testing for multiple myeloma patients. Karen also has experience as an In-House Counsel at MMRF, where they worked from 2009 to 2019.

Alongside their role at MMRF, Karen is a Board Member of the Western Connecticut State University Alumni Association Inc. Karen also served as the National Legal Counsel (pro bono) for the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in 2007, where they provided legal advice, negotiated contracts, and conducted annual reviews of bylaws and policies.

Earlier in their career, Karen worked as an In-House Counsel at Océ Imagistics North America, a subsidiary of Canon Printers, and as a Law Student Intern (pro bono) at the Scibelli Enterprise Center. Karen was also a Paralegal at the Law Office of Raymond C. Lubus, where they prepared court documents for various litigation cases and business documents. Other roles in their early career include Associate positions at Hessel Group and Oxford Marketing, as well as working as a Benefits Specialist at Corporate Payroll Services and an IT Associate at Praxair. Overall, Karen Dietz's work experience showcases their expertise in legal counsel, negotiation, compliance, and strategic collaboration.

Karen Dietz, JD, MBA has an extensive education history. Karen attended Western Connecticut State University from 1996 to 2000 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Justice and Law Administration. Karen then went on to attend Immaculate High School from 1992 to 1996.

Karen furthered their education by attending Western New England University. From 2003 to 2006, they earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree from the School of Law. During the same period, they also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Western New England University.

In 2014, Karen attended the German Language School of Connecticut and studied German Language and Literature for four years, completing their studies in 2018.

Furthermore, Karen Dietz has obtained certifications as an attorney. Karen was certified as an Attorney by the State of Connecticut in 2006 and by the State of North Carolina in 2016.