Karen A. Jeffers

Karen A. Jeffers is a member of Pullman & Comley LLC with more than three decades of experience in corporate and business law. She advises clients across industries, including healthcare, education, and marketing, handling matters ranging from mergers and acquisitions to corporate governance, employment compliance, and commercial arbitration.

Karen earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia University in 1979, where she was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Karen completed her undergraduate studies at Trinity College in 1976, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Her strong academic background provided the foundation for a career defined by skillful negotiation, strategic counseling, and trusted client service.

Karen advises independent schools, colleges, and universities on governance, labor and employment, regulatory compliance, faculty relations, and enrollment management issues. She also counsels healthcare organizations—including hospitals, physician groups, nursing homes, and healthcare agencies—on legislation, complex transactions, strategic affiliations, and corporate reorganizations.

Karen’s practice also extends to the marketing and advertising industries, where she has counseled clients through significant changes over the past two decades. She negotiates agency agreements, ensures compliance with advertising regulations, and advises on intellectual property, including copyright and trademark matters. Her ability to find practical, business-oriented solutions distinguishes her as a trusted advisor.

Beyond her legal practice, Karen A. Jeffers serves on multiple boards and committees, including The Southport School and The Business Council of Fairfield County. She is active in the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and industry advisory groups. Recognized by Moffly Media as a Top Lawyer in Fairfield County, she continues to deliver high-level representation and thoughtful guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Pullman & Comley LLC
• Member, American Bar Association, Health Law & Intellectual Property Law Sections
• Life Fellow, American Association of Advertising Agencies, Legal Advisory Group
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association, Business Law & Intellectual Property Law Sections

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Columbia University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Trinity College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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