Atty. Karen Sewell

Atty. Karen Sewell

Karen Sewell is a lawyer practicing appeals, antitrust and competition law, international arbitration and 4 other areas of law. Karen received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen Sewell at a glance

Karen Sewell is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2004). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Northwestern University (B.S. Journalism, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen Sewell is a lawyer practicing appeals, antitrust and competition law, international arbitration and 4 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Karen practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Sewell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen Sewell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Appellate Practice

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen Sewell

Where is Karen Sewell's law office located?
Karen Sewell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Sewell handle?
Karen Sewell focuses on business, litigation, adr, appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Karen Sewell practiced law?
Karen Sewell has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Karen Sewell go to law school?
Karen Sewell earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Journalism, 2001).
How can I contact Karen Sewell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2004
B.S. Journalism
Northwestern University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2004

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