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About Karen

Karen M. Lavin graduated with high honors in 1978 from University of Wisconsin in Whitewater with a degree in Women's Studies. She went on to Chicago Kent College of Law, graduating with honors in 1982. She began her law career in the Cook County State's Attorney's office, prosecuting serious crimes, including rape, aggravated battery and attempted murder. She shifted into civil practice in 1986.

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Admission

Verified State Bar of Illinois

1982

Education

University of Wisconsin

BA (Women's Studies)

1978

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • U.S. Federal Court,
    1982
  • Rotary Club, Board of Directors,
    1989 - Present
  • Sunrise Ridge Estates Homeowner's Association, Past President
  • McHenry County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past President
  • McHenry County Bar Association, Past Chairperson, Continuing Legal Education Committee
  • Wonder Lake Zoning Board, Past President
  • Women in Management
  • Dynamic Professional Women's Network, Member
  • McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce MC3 Networking Group, Member
Honors / Awards
  • Outstanding Senior Woman
    1978
  • Who's Who Among U.S. Executives
    1989