Karen A Kalzer

Karen A Kalzer

Helsell Fetterman LLP

Karen A Kalzer is a partner with Helsell Fetterman LLP. She practices employment and education law with an emphasis on defending complex litigation for communities of faith, non-profits, schools and private employers. Ms. Kalzer has handled and successfully resolved over 300 claims of employee misconduct by combining tough incisive legal tactics with an empathetic litigation approach and compassionate communication skills. Her practice requires targeted experience in areas of privacy rights, Constitutional issues, mental health, and human development. Additionally, Ms. Kalzer has tried professional liability and employment discrimination cases to verdict in District Court and Superior Court and engaged in oral argument in Divisions I and II of the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. She has practiced in both State and Federal Court. Ms. Kalzer is experienced in managing complex multi-plaintiff litigation and bringing the matter to a successful and cost efficient conclusion. She is a member of the Washington State Bar, King County Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Education Law Association and International Association of Defense Counsel. Ms. Kalzer earned her B.A. from University of Oregon, Master of Arts from Gonzaga University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law.

Karen A Kalzer's Courses

  • Washington Human Resource Law Boot Camp

    Labor & Employment

    WA Specific

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand