Karen Mayfield Jones
About Karen Mayfield Jones
Karen Mayfield Jones serves as Litigation Counsel in the Office of General Counsel at PRA Group, where she manages litigation cases and assists with counterclaims. She holds a Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law and has a background in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology from Drury University.
Work at PRA Group
Karen Mayfield Jones has been serving as Litigation Counsel in the Office of General Counsel at PRA Group since 2015. In this role, she manages and assists outside counsel on litigation cases assigned to them. She represents the company in various legal proceedings, including scheduling conferences, mediations, and settlement conferences. Her work involves collaboration with internal debt collection attorneys, particularly in addressing counterclaims filed against the company.
Education and Expertise
Karen Mayfield Jones earned her Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Summa Cum Laude, from Drury University, majoring in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology, with minors in Philosophy and Global Studies. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and social sciences.
Background
Karen Mayfield Jones began her legal career at Evans & Dixon, where she worked as a Partner/Attorney from 2005 to 2015 in Saint Louis, Missouri. She also served as an Associate Attorney at Schlichter Bogard & Denton for a brief period in 2008-2009. Her extensive experience in litigation and legal counsel has contributed to her current role at PRA Group.
Professional Experience
Before joining PRA Group, Karen Mayfield Jones accumulated significant experience in the legal field. She worked at Evans & Dixon for ten years, where she developed her skills in litigation management. Additionally, her role at Schlichter Bogard & Denton as an Associate Attorney further enhanced her expertise in legal representation and case management.