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Karen Christian

Karen Christian

USA 2026

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Karen Christian has spent nearly 13 years conducting and overseeing congressional investigations. She counsels clients who may find themselves subjects of congressional probes or who are contending with potential associated regulatory, legislative or litigation challenges.

Karen has served as former general counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce and chief counsel to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. In her role as general counsel to the Committee, Karen oversaw and ran some of the most high-profile, complex congressional investigations of the last decade.

Karen brings her background to bear to advise clients in congressional investigations and related oversight. She helps them develop a comprehensive strategy that addresses parallel civil, criminal, state attorneys general, inspector general, Government Accountability Office and other regulatory investigations. She also lends her experience to formulate defensive and/or affirmative corresponding legislative strategy and to address a broad range of regulatory issues.

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar

Personal

J.D., The Ohio State University College of Law, with honors, 2001; B.A., Ohio University, magna cum laude, 1996

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Government Relations: Congressional Investigations - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial

Karen Christian is cohead of Simpson Thacher's Congressional investigations practice. She has experience representing clients before various Congressional committees. She draws upon her experience as a former general counsel at the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Strengths

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  • Karen's quick responses are always thoughtful and informative. Her strategy and knowledge serve us well and she anticipates our needs which helps us to avoid additional issues.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karen is a strategic counselor with an approach that quickly earns confidence and respect.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karen provides thoughtful counsel.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karen is incredibly knowledgeable and gives great advice.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karen stands out for her exceptional judgment, steady leadership and practical approach to problem-solving. She combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of our business and priorities, which allows her to deliver advice that is both strategic and actionable.

    Government Relations: Congressional InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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