Karen Shapiro offers clients extensive experience navigating complex business decisions, including buying/selling businesses, raising capital, negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes. Her realistic, detail-oriented approach serves clients throughout the business lifecycle—from building enterprises to transitioning ownership. Skilled in M&A, commercial transactions, and addressing business disputes, Karen functions as both general counsel and a valued management team member for many clients. Respected in the metropolitan legal community, she has served on the Board of Directors of the D.C. Chapter of Exit Planning Exchange since 2016, including three years as President.