Karen Aspinall is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as a Partner and Practice Area Chair for Financial Services at Practus, LLP since December 2020, Karen focuses on providing practical solutions to complex regulatory matters for investment management leaders. Prior roles include Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at PIMCO, where Karen played a key role in the legal and compliance department, advising on regulatory issues. Additional experience encompasses senior legal positions at Nuveen Investments, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, and Dechert LLP. Karen Aspinall holds a Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Society from American University.