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Karen Muñoz
Partner | Dolan Law
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"People carry their loss in so many different ways that it’s our job as advocates to find it and be able to tell their pain and story."
Karen Muñoz is a partner at Dolan Law in Chicago, Illinois, where she dedicates her practice to representing clients who have suffered traumatic injuries and have been victims of crime. Throughout her career, she has successfully tried several cases to multi-million-dollar verdicts, demonstrating her commitment to achieving impactful results for her clients.
As the first in her immigrant family to graduate from college, Karen brings a unique perspective to her legal practice. She obtained her law degree from the John Marshall Law School (now UIC School of Law) in Chicago and is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Illinois, the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Beyond her legal work, Karen is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness in the legal profession. A certified yoga instructor, she integrates mindfulness practices into her life and work, emphasizing the importance of well-being for legal professionals. She co-chairs the Well-Being and Mindfulness Committee of the Chicago Bar Association and serves on the board of the Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program, reflecting her dedication to supporting the mental health of her peers.
Karen also contributes to the community through her involvement with Ascend Justice, where she has been a board member since 2016 and served as board president from 2021 to 2024. Her commitment to service extends to mentoring younger lawyers and aspiring legal professionals, further demonstrating her dedication to the betterment of the legal community.
Karen’s dedication to her clients, her advocacy for mental health, and her commitment to community service exemplify her holistic approach to the practice of law.
Contributions
Stress and Law
We know the practice of law is stressful. But why is the law such a stressful practice? What drives the high rates of mental health and substance use issues in the profession? What contributes to a lawyers’ unhappiness and dissatisfaction... Read More
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Experience and Expertise
Qualifications
Timeline
- Earned J.D. from John Marshall Law School (UIC), Chicago (2008)
- Admitted to the State Bar of Illinois
- Admitted to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Became Partner at Dolan Law (2017)
- Earned Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School (2025)
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
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- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program
- Ascend Justice
- Institute for Well-Being in Law
- Mindfulness in Law Society
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Diversity Scholarship Fund
- UIC School of Law
- Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois
- National Crime Victim Bar Association
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