1. Despite a fine education from Beasley School of Law and after securing her Juris Doctorate; the lady who is a Master of Law in Trial Advocacy chose not to take the highly profitable route. She began a job as a public defender years before venturing in to the private sector.
2. Rather than choosing to take on high profile cases, she ensured that her firm -The Center for Legal Justice concentrated on civil rights suits. She also fought against employment discrimination which shows great grit.
3. During her tenure as Corporate Counsel for Jersey City, she ran a massive office and counseled 9 city departments.
4. A knowledgeable attorney, she always took time to work on Pro Bono cases wishing to give back to the community.
5. Her work took her to eventual recognition and she has since been a board member for numerous non-profit groups. These include Head Start of Jersey City as well as the Ray of Hope Foundation among others.
Considering all these facts, it is difficult to imagine that someone could have achieved so much in the span of a few short decades. Indeed, women like Karen Desoto are the future of the country.
