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Karen A Bower
About Karen
Biography
I have been a trial attorney for more than 20 years. I pride myself on being a creative and zealous advocate for and trusted advisor to my clients.
My practice focuses on representing college students who have mental illness and have been placed on leave of absence or suspension, have been charged with disciplinary action, or have been denied reasonable accommodations.
I work with clients experiencing disability discrimination to evaluate their options and find solutions that work best for them. Whether a client decides to pursue informal advocacy, file an administrative complaint, or bring a lawsuit to vindicate their rights, I can help.
I am admitted to practice in DC and NY. My practice is limited to federal anti-discrimination law. Practice areas: Americans with Disabilities Act, campus mental health, discrimination, disability law, higher education.
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Licensed in Maryland for 10 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Karen Bower
1629 K St NW Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006-1631
Law Offices of Karen A Bower
1629 K St NW Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006-1631
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Posted by Nathan | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Education
Ms. Bower got me back in school
Ms. Bower reviewed my situation and clearly explained the options and how we should proceed during every stage of my case. She kept me informed and updated on a regular basis and she was able to get me back in school when it seemed that not only would I have to transfer but that I was going to lose ...
Karen Bower
Replied last September 21, 2016Thank you for your review. I'm glad I was able to assist.
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Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal, The Law Office of Karen Bower
2004 - 2011
Senior Staff Attorney, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
2001 - 2004
Supervising Attorney/ Adjunct Clinical Law Professor, DC Law Students in Court
1999 - 2001
Associate, The Goldsmith Law Firm
1997 - 1999
Assistant to Court-Appointed Special Master, Law Office of Karen Bower
1994 - 1997
Women's Law and Public Policy Fellow, ACLU National Prison Project
Associations
2011 - Present
Jed FoundationBoard of Advisors
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe v. Hunter College
Settled
Nott v. George Washington University
Settled
Education
1993
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2011
webinar
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Students on College Campuses
2011
NYC Higher Ed Taskforce on Student Wellness and Anti-Bullying
Legal and Ethical Issues in College Mental Health
2011
Modern Challenges of Hate Speech, Safety Concerns and Mental Health Issues on University Campuses
Mental Health Concerns on University Campuses
2010
Strategies for Success: Responding to Student with Mental Illness
Campus Mental Health: Know Your Rights
2009
webinar
Mental Health Law and Compliance: Debunking the Myths and Fears
2008
National Council for Community Behavioral Health 38th Annual Conference
Hiding Behind HIPAA (and FERPA): Balancing Privacy Law Fact from Fiction
2008
Advocacy Services Statewide Conference
Mental Health and Access to Higher Education
Publications
2010
Mental Health Care in the College Community
Legal and Ethical Issues in College Mental Health
2008
Bazelon Center Publication
Campus Mental Health: Know Your Rights! (co-author)
2007
Inside Higher Ed
How not to Respond to Virginia Tech
Languages
English
Activity
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