Karen Porter
About Karen Porter
Karen Porter is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Karen Porter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Antitrust Law
Current Firm: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Washington, DC
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