Karla J. Aghedo (Hardy)

Karla J. Aghedo (Hardy) is an attorney and executive wellness mindset coach based in Houston, Texas. She is the Managing Attorney at The Aghedo Firm PLLC, a position she has held since April 2020.1 The firm specializes in representing healthcare providers in white collar criminal defense, investigations, and criminal defense litigation.1

Professional Background

Karla has a diverse professional background:

• She obtained her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2010.1
• Prior to founding her own firm, she worked as a Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells for over 8 years.1
• She also served as an Assistant District Attorney for Anderson County Criminal District Attorney's office for about 11 months.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In addition to her legal career, Karla is an entrepreneur in the wellness space:

• She is the Founder and CEO of Houston Wellness Workshops for Women (H3W), established in August 2019.1
• H3W offers workshops, networking events, and memberships focused on supporting the mental, physical, and spiritual health of professional women.1

Education

Karla's educational background includes:

• A B.S. and B.A. in History and Sociology with minors in French and Political Science from Iowa State University (2001-2005).1
• J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (2007-2010).1

Additional Roles

Karla has taken on various other roles throughout her career, including:

• Summer Associate positions at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Patton Boggs LLP.1
• Research Fellow at the Council on African American Affairs.1
• Interim Executive Director at YWCA of Ames-ISU.1

Karla's professional focus appears to be on combining her legal expertise with wellness coaching, particularly for women in high-stress professions.1