Karen's Experience — Vote Karen Faulkner

Karen Faulkner Law, Owner (2018–present)

Faulkner Kaelin Law Office, Owner/Partner (2011–2018)

Jefferson Family Court Division Nine (9), Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem (2012-present)

Federal Defender, Western District of Kentucky, Conflict Counsel (2020-present)

University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law, Adjunct Professor (2013, 2015)

Louisville Metro Public Defender, Staff Attorney (2005–2011), Conflict Counsel (2011-present)

Benham Sims, Attorney at law, Law Clerk (2003–2005)

Center for Women and Families, Victim’s Advocate (2003–2003)

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Kentucky Bar Association, Member

Louisville Bar Association, Member

Louisville Bar Association Leadership Academy, Participant (2012–2013)

American Inn of Court, Barrister, Member

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, Member

Women Lawyers Association, Member (2017-present)

Brandeis School of Law Alumni Association, Board Member (2016-2019)

The Political Women's Council, President (2020-2021), Member

Jail Policy Committee, Private Bar Member (2018-present)

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Member

University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law, J.D., Law (2005)

Gonzaga Law School, International Legal Studies Program, Florence, Italy (2003)

University of Louisville, College of Arts and Sciences, B.A., English with a Minor in Political Science (2002)

Excellence in Advocacy Award, presented by the Juvenile Branch of the Department of Public Advocacy (2008)

The Walker Award, presented by the Louisville Metro Public Defender’s Office (two-time recipient, 2009 and 2010)

Top Lawyer in Louisville Magazine, Juvenile Section, as Voted by Peer Attorneys (five-time recipient, 2012-2016)

Gail Robinson Juvenile Justice Award, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL) (2021)

Outstanding Volunteer Award, Legal Aid Society (2020)

“Each of these experiences informs my ability to serve all citizens of Jefferson County fairly.”

– Karen Faulkner