Karen A. Whitley
About Karen A. Whitley
Karen A. Whitley is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Karen A. Whitley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Boston, MA
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