Karen Lam

With more than 975 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities―no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations―and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce. OUR CORE VALUES At Seyfarth, we have long held a set of core values that drive the strategy and growth of the firm:  Client Service. We work in partnership with our clients to meet their needs and objectives. We always listen first., Commitment. We are a family that succeeds and fails together. We treat each other with mutual respect at all times., Excellence. We strive to produce the finest work in all areas, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. Our goal is to be the best at what we do., Inclusion. Our firm reflects the diverse world of our clients. We cultivate belonging because it allows us to excel—as individuals and as a firm., Innovation. We find creative solutions and use creative methods to address and solve the needs of any client., Teamwork. We always work together to effectively achieve desired end results. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We live our values every day through our practice, and through the work we do in our communities and within the firm to make this an excellent place to work. Pro Bono & Philanthropy. We believe that leadership means taking the initiative to help our fellow citizens. As the firm has grown, our opportunities to give back to our communities have also increased. Inclusion & Diversity. We have always taken a strategic approach to strengthening the diversity of our workforce. We do so for two simple yet powerful reasons: our business benefits from it, and our clients demand it. Seyfarth Life. One of the original signatories of the American Bar Association’s Well-Being Pledge, we are a leading voice in the effort to improve the emotional health and well-being of legal professionals. Through Seyfarth Life, we deliver programs that enhance the productivity and drive resilience among our people.