Karen Garry
About Karen Garry
Karen Garry is the Senior Vice President at Jefferies, with extensive experience in both legal and financial sectors, having held significant roles at major firms such as J.P. Morgan and Allen & Overy.
Senior Vice President at Jefferies
Karen Garry has been serving as the Senior Vice President at Jefferies since November 2014. Based in New York, New York, she contributes significantly to the firm's global investment banking services. Her role involves providing financial advisory services across multiple continents including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Her extensive background in both the legal and financial sectors enables her to navigate complex financial transactions and offer expert guidance in mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and recapitalization advisory services.
Senior Counsel at Allen & Overy
Karen Garry worked as a Senior Counsel at Allen & Overy from 2012 to 2014. During her tenure at this major international law firm in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, she was involved in high-stakes legal projects and contributed her expertise to the firm’s legal advisory services. Her role at Allen & Overy solidified her experience in the legal sector, particularly in international contexts.
Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel at J.P. Morgan
Karen Garry held the position of Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel at J.P. Morgan from 2004 to 2012. Based in New York, New York, she provided legal support and advisory services within the financial giant. Her responsibilities included handling complex legal matters and ensuring regulatory compliance, which bolstered her proficiency in managing large-scale financial transactions and corporate legal strategies.
Education at Fordham University and Boston College
Karen Garry earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Fordham University School of Law, where she studied Law from 1989 to 1992. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Boston College, focusing on English and History from 1985 to 1989. The comprehensive education she received has been fundamental to her successful career in both the legal and financial industries.
Career Start at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Karen Garry began her professional journey at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, where she served as an Associate and Summer Associate from 1997 to 2000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This initial experience in a well-reputed law firm provided her with essential legal skills and a strong foundation in corporate law, which would go on to support her future roles in the financial and legal sectors.