Karen Mandel is an experienced attorney with a robust legal background, currently serving at the Federal Trade Commission since March 2000. Prior to this role, Karen Mandel was an associate at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP from January 1998 to March 2000, and also held an associate position at Weitz & Luxenberg PC from September 1996 to December 1997. Karen Mandel earned a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Sarah Lawrence College.