Karen Erikson
About Karen Erikson
Karen Erikson serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Veradigm, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong legal background and experience in aligning teams to improve business operations, she has made significant contributions to integrating clinical insights with actionable tools.
Work at Veradigm
Karen Erikson has served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Veradigm since 2018. In this role, she has played a significant part in aligning various teams and perspectives to improve business operations. Her contributions include integrating data-driven clinical insights with actionable tools for clinical workflows. Erikson has utilized her critical thinking skills to address complex legal and business challenges within the organization.
Previous Experience at Allscripts
Before joining Veradigm, Karen Erikson worked at Allscripts as Vice President, Associate General Counsel from 2011 to 2018. During her tenure, she focused on legal matters related to the healthcare technology sector, contributing to the company's legal strategies and operations.
Legal Career at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Karen Erikson was a Partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP from 1997 to 2009. In this capacity, she provided legal counsel and support to clients, enhancing her expertise in various legal matters. Her experience at the firm contributed to her development as a legal professional in the healthcare industry.
Education and Expertise
Karen Erikson earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from The George Washington University Law School in 1993. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, which she completed in 1989. Her educational background supports her expertise in both legal and business domains.
Early Career at Apache Medical Systems Inc
Karen Erikson began her legal career at Apache Medical Systems Inc, where she served as Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary to the Board from 1994 to 1997. This role provided her with foundational experience in legal matters within the healthcare sector.