Karen R. Glickstein

Karen R. Glickstein: Experienced Employment Law & Labor Law Manager in Kansas City, Missouri

With over two decades of experience managing employment law and labor matters for clients ranging from small family-owned businesses to large publicly traded companies, Karen R. Glickstein serves as a principal and office litigation manager at Jackson Lewis P.C., where she has dedicated herself to advocating on behalf of employers in various legal disputes.

Practice Areas

• Employment Law - Management
• Labor Law - Management
• Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Education & Credentials

• Firms: Freeman Martin McKee
• Affiliations:
  • Kansas City-KS Association of Defense Counsel (KCADC)
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly - Top Employers in Missouri List 2021-2023
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008
• Awards:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Kansas City-KS (2022)
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation, Special Focus: COVID-19, Discrimination, Education, Hospitality, Litigation, Management, Title VII Litigation, Trade Secrets, Whistleblowers
• Firms:
  • Mahin & Associates (formerly Freeman Martin McKee)
• Education:
  • B.S., Management, Northwestern University (2007)
• Bar Admissions:
  • Missouri (2012)
  • Kansas (2013)
• Languages:
  • English, Spanish
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008

Karen is a dedicated advocate who enjoys finding practical and workable solutions for her clients. She partners closely with them, providing comprehensive advice on human resources management, conducting independent investigations of workplace issues, and offering extensive training to mitigate potential risks.

As an expert in employment law and labor relations, Karen frequently speaks at national conferences covering topics such as social media, litigation strategy, and anti-discrimination. Her professional journey began with a clerkship under Hon. Joseph E. Stevens Jr. of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Throughout her career, Karen has been recognized for her exceptional work in diverse practice areas, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistle-blowing, and restrictive covenant matters, as well as product liability defense. Her experience spans a broad spectrum of employment-related issues, ensuring that her clients are always supported with thorough and strategic legal counsel.

Karen's commitment to excellence in both practice and advocacy has earned her recognition from respected organizations like Best Attorney USA, underscoring her enduring contributions to the legal community. As an integral member of Jackson Lewis P.C., Karen continues to be a formidable force for employers seeking competent and innovative representation in labor and employment disputes.