ParkLaw is the independent law practice of Karen S. Park, JD, MBA, which focuses on serving entrepreneurs, founders and investors in matters related to corporate bankruptcy, debt/equity restructuring  and operational wind down. ParkLaw was launched to fill a need in the early stage venture and small business legal market for trusted advisors with a deep bench of corporate and restructuring expertise (without Big Law rates). ParkLaw is based in New York City.

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About Karen

I am a former Big Law and private equity attorney with over 16 years' experience advising companies, funds and financial institutions as debtors as well as investors in and creditors of distressed mid- and large-cap companies. My experience spans the spectrum from giving strategic advice to negotiating out-of-court transactions to representing parties in cases arising under chapter 11 and 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. I have personally advised on over $2 billion in transaction value in the aggregate.

Today, I leverage my experience and network to help founders and investors navigate the complexities related to the restructuring or winding up of early stage ventures and investments. For example, I have helped startup founders quantify and mitigate potential personal liability exposure in winding down a business. I have also advised family offices in exiting and liquidating portfolio companies and funds as well as restructuring debt/equity investments.

I also counsel other attorneys or firms who need bankruptcy or corporate advice, but may not have the expertise in-house.

My JD is from the University of Toronto. I have an MBA with Distinction from Columbia Business School. Prior to launching my own firm, I practiced in the New York offices of Schulte Roth & Zabel and Shearman & Sterling and the Toronto offices of Blake Cassels & Graydon and Stikeman Elliott.

I like bourbon and Scotch, but have yet to find a rye that feels right to me. I enjoy boxing and cycling. My 5-year old niece thinks I am hilarious, but her younger brother and sister still have their doubts about me.

Feel free to get in touch with me here.