Karen L. Dunn

Karen L. Dunn is the founding partner of Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP, a Washington, D.C.-based firm known for handling high-stakes trials, complex investigations, and crisis management. With over a decade of experience at the forefront of litigation and government service, she brings strategic clarity and courtroom skill to clients facing serious legal challenges.

Karen earned her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, one of the nation’s most prestigious institutions, following a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Brown University. Her educational foundation has shaped a career marked by high-profile legal work, effective trial strategy, and a deep understanding of public policy and government operations.

Before launching her firm in 2025, Karen served as a litigation partner and co-chair at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and earlier at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. Her career also includes roles as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia and as Associate Counsel to the President at the White House, underscoring her experience across all branches of government.

Karen is a highly respected litigator with deep experience in complex commercial disputes and federal investigations. She represents clients in high-stakes private sector defense, political litigation, and regulatory crisis management. Known for her strategic, results-driven approach, Karen leads legal teams through fast-moving, high-risk matters with clarity, precision, and confidence.

With a reputation built on excellence, leadership, and discretion, Karen L. Dunn continues to guide clients through some of the most challenging legal matters in the country. Her ability to navigate law, politics, and media pressure makes her a trusted advocate in both the courtroom and the boardroom.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• New York
• District of Columbia

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brown University
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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