Karen Maheu
About Karen Maheu
Karen Maheu is the Manager of U.S. Recruitment at Elevate, with extensive experience in recruitment and staffing across various sectors and continents.
Work at Elevate
Karen Maheu currently holds the position of Manager - U.S. Recruitment at Elevate, where she has been employed since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as Talent Manager at Elevate from 2020 to 2021. In her capacity as Manager, she oversees recruitment efforts across the United States, leveraging her extensive experience in the staffing industry.
Education and Expertise
Karen Maheu earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law, where she studied from 1991 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from the University of Windsor, obtained in 1970. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruitment, particularly within the legal sector.
Background
Karen Maheu has a diverse professional background in recruitment and staffing, having worked with various organizations, including law firms, corporations, government agencies, and non-profits. She has managed recruitment projects across more than 20 states in the U.S. and has experience collaborating with legal professionals in North America, Europe, and Australia.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Elevate, Karen Maheu held several significant positions in the recruitment field. She was the Director at Celeritas Associates, Inc. from 2017 to 2020, and prior to that, she worked at Lumen Legal in various roles, including Director of Corporate Administration and Vice President of Global Resourcing, from 1999 to 2011. She also served as Executive Director at Special Counsel from 2011 to 2014.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout her career, Karen Maheu has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing recruitment processes within the legal industry. Her leadership roles have involved managing teams and projects that connect legal professionals with opportunities across various sectors. Her extensive experience has contributed to her understanding of the recruitment landscape.