Karen Mazin, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Karen Mazin is an accomplished finance and operations executive with over 25 years of experience driving strategic, operational, and financial success for leading professional services organizations. As the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Practice Administrative Officer at Quarles & Brady LLP, she oversees all financial management, operational, and administrative functions for the firm.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As Chief Financial Officer, Karen is responsible for managing the firm's overall financial strategy, planning, and reporting. She oversees the accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and partner compensation teams, ensuring optimal financial performance and transparency. In her role as Chief Legal Practice Administrative Officer, Karen leads the strategic planning and operational management of the firm's practice groups, driving efficiency and profitability.

Career Progression
Prior to her current executive positions, Karen held various leadership roles at Quarles & Brady, including Practice Group Operating Officer for the Litigation practice and Practice Group Administrator for the Commercial Litigation, IP, and Products practice groups. She also served as the firm's Administrator of Budget and Partner Compensation, where she played a crucial role in managing partner compensation and firm profitability. Earlier in her career, Karen served as the Controller at Kahler Slater Architects.

Academic Background
Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership training programs at the Wharton School of Business.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial management and strategic planning

• Operational efficiency and process improvement

• Practice group administration and profitability optimization

• Partner compensation and performance management

• Accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting

Professional Impact
Under Karen's leadership, Quarles & Brady has achieved significant financial and operational improvements, including streamlining administrative processes, enhancing financial reporting and analysis, and implementing new performance management systems. Her contributions have been instrumental in driving the firm's overall growth and profitability.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Karen Mazin is a respected leader in the legal industry. She is dedicated to leveraging her financial and operational expertise to support the firm's strategic objectives and deliver exceptional value to Quarles & Brady's clients and partners.