Karen was educated at Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls, Exeter University and the College of Law London, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2002. For the first 5 years of her career, she specialised in civil litigation and matrimonial law, including a role at the Official Solicitors Office, Chancery Lane, London acting for vulnerable clients who were mentally incapacitated. Karen then specialised in property law and has been advising clients in all aspects of residential property from 2007 to date.
Out of work Karen enjoys open water swimming and is an active member of St Nicholas Sevenoaks Church.