Karen Johns
About Karen Johns
Karen Johns is a Senior Counsel with over two decades of experience in commercial real estate law. She has worked at Protective Life and Jones Walker LLP, specializing in closing loans secured by various property types across the United States.
Work at Protective Life
Karen Johns currently serves as Sr. Counsel at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she has accumulated over six years of experience in a hybrid work environment. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Prior to her current role, she worked as Associate Counsel at Protective Life from 2017 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Jones Walker LLP
Before joining Protective Life, Karen Johns worked at Jones Walker LLP as Special Counsel from 2008 to 2017. During her nine years at the firm, she focused on various legal matters, contributing to her extensive experience in the legal field. Her tenure at Jones Walker LLP helped shape her expertise in commercial real estate law.
Specialization in Commercial Real Estate
Karen Johns specializes in closing commercial real estate loans secured by various property types, including retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties across the United States. Her expertise spans over two decades, during which she has been actively involved in the legal aspects of numerous commercial real estate transactions.
Education and Expertise
Karen Johns earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The University of Alabama, where she studied law from 1990 to 1993. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from Auburn University, studying from 1980 to 1983. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her legal career, particularly in commercial real estate.
Career Background
Karen Johns has a diverse career background in the legal field. Before her roles at Protective Life and Jones Walker LLP, she was a Member at Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom, LLC from 2001 to 2008. This experience further contributed to her knowledge and skills in commercial real estate law.