Karen Staib practices in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation, particularly in franchise and petroleum marketing matters, including representing major refiners and wholesalers in all aspects of petroleum marketing-related counseling and litigation, particularly dealer terminations under the PMPA and complex multi-dealer litigation involving claims related to pricing, rent, assignment and other franchise-related issues. Karen regularly represents clients in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. Prior to joining the firm, Karen was a law clerk to the Honorable Flemming L. Norcott, Jr., of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

Karen Staib practices in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation, particularly in franchise and petroleum marketing matters, including representing major refiners and wholesalers in all aspects of petroleum marketing-related counseling and litigation, particularly dealer terminations under the PMPA and complex multi-dealer litigation involving claims related to pricing, rent, assignment and other franchise-related issues. Karen regularly represents clients in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. Prior to joining the firm, Karen was a law clerk to the Honorable Flemming L. Norcott, Jr., of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1998, with honors

Dartmouth College, B.A., 1994

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Court Admissions

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

United States District Court District of Connecticut

Distinctions

* BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

* Fellow, American Bar Foundation

* Judge Maxwell Heiman Memorial Award, Hartford County Bar Association (2006)

* New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune (2005)

* Editor in Chief, Connecticut Insurance Law Journal (1997-1998)

Teaching Positions

* University of Connecticut School of Law: Adjunct Instructor, Moot Court (2003, 2004)

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association: Forum on Franchising

* Connecticut Bar Association: Federal Practice Section; Civil Practice and Local Rules Committee

* Hartford County Bar Association

* Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court: Member (2003-present); Secretary (2003-2006)

Community Involvement

# Alumnae Association of Miss Porter's School, Inc.: Member, Board of Directors (2003-present); Co-President (2007-present)

# University of Connecticut Law School Alumni Association: Member, Board of Directors (1999-present); President (2005-2006)

# Dartmouth College Alumni Interviewer