Karen Sterner
About Karen Sterner
Karen Sterner serves as the Director of Contracts at Smiths Detection, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in contract management and legal consulting, she has worked for various organizations throughout her career.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Karen Sterner has held the position of Director of Contracts at Smiths Detection since 2019. In this role, she oversees contract management and compliance, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met. Her responsibilities include negotiating terms, managing contract execution, and collaborating with various departments to align contract strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Karen Sterner accumulated extensive experience in contract management and legal consulting. She worked at Beyond.com, Inc. as Counsel from 2007 to 2011, and later served as Compliance and Contracts Counsel at Weller Development Company from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Contracts Manager at Priority Solutions International from 2011 to 2014 and a Legal Consultant at Medeiros Law Group from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Karen Sterner earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a focus on Technical Writing and a minor in Economics from the University of Delaware, completing her studies from 1988 to 1991. She furthered her education at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in Contracts from 1994 to 1998.
Legal Career Progression
Karen Sterner's legal career began at AAI Corporation, where she served as Counsel from 2003 to 2006. She then transitioned to Ameritrade as Senior Contract Process Lead from 1999 to 2001, before taking on various roles in contract management and legal consulting. Her diverse experience in the legal field has equipped her with a strong foundation in contract law and compliance.