Karen Soares
About Karen Soares
Karen Soares serves as the General Counsel and Secretary at Clover Health, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive legal experience, including previous roles at Clover Health and Fried Frank, and holds a JD from the University of Chicago Law School.
Current Role at Clover Health
Karen Soares serves as the General Counsel and Secretary at Clover Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the legal affairs of the organization, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing legal risks. Her extensive experience in healthcare law and corporate governance supports her responsibilities in this leadership position.
Previous Positions at Clover Health
Karen Soares has held multiple roles at Clover Health prior to her current position. She served as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel from 2022 to 2023, and as the Associate General Counsel from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Associate General Counsel for a brief period in 2020. Her tenure at Clover Health spans several years, contributing to her deep understanding of the company's legal landscape.
Education and Expertise
Karen Soares earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Chicago Law School, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Philosophy from Dartmouth College, studying from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in corporate law and compliance.
Professional Background
Before joining Clover Health, Karen Soares worked at Analyte Health as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer from 2012 to 2018. She also spent seven years at Fried Frank as an Associate from 2005 to 2012. This diverse professional experience in both law firms and corporate settings has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in legal practice.