Karen J. O' Connor
About Karen J. O' Connor
Karen J. O' Connor is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Karen J. O' Connor is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Information Technology Law
Current Firm: Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Boston, MA
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