Karen O'Kasey

Employment Defense and Medical Malpractice Defense Trial Lawyer and Partner at Hart Wagner LLP

Karen O'Kasey is a seasoned trial lawyer with a focus on defending employers and medical professionals in Oregon and Washington.

She specializes in representing employers in various employment discrimination claims and defending municipalities against tort claims.

In the medical negligence arena, Karen primarily defends medical professionals involved in pharmaceutical or medical device litigation.

Karen is recognized for her legal prowess and is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and an Associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

She has received several accolades including being named one of the 'Top 25' Women Lawyers in Oregon and Lawyer of the Year for Legal Malpractice Law.

Karen O'Kasey holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude from San Francisco State University.

Currently, she serves as an Attorney and Partner at Hart Wagner LLP and has previously worked at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in various roles.