Karina Pergament Houghton
About Karina Pergament Houghton
Karina Pergament Houghton is a Corporate Associate at King & Spalding in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse educational background in French Language and Literature and Political Science, holding degrees from Duke University, Université de Neuchâtel, and the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law.
Work at King & Spalding
Karina Pergament Houghton has been serving as a Corporate Associate at King & Spalding since 2021. She operates out of the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing her expertise in corporate law to the firm. Her role involves advising clients on various corporate matters, leveraging her extensive background in legal practice.
Previous Experience at StakeHound
In 2021, Karina worked as Chief of Staff at StakeHound for a brief period of three months in Geneva, Switzerland. This role allowed her to engage in strategic planning and operational management within the company, enhancing her leadership skills and understanding of the corporate landscape.
Legal Background and Previous Positions
Karina has a robust legal background, having worked as a Corporate Attorney at Bingham McCutchen from 1996 to 1998 in San Francisco. Prior to that, she spent four years at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in New York from 1992 to 1996. These positions provided her with significant experience in corporate law and client representation.
Education and Expertise
Karina holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Duke University, where she studied French Language and Literature and Political Science. Additionally, she studied French Language and Literature at Université de Neuchâtel and obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne.