Karen Colangelo
Experienced In-House Litigator | Engagement and Compliance | Assistant General Counsel | Tech Law Leader | M&A, Class Action & Investigations Expert | IP | Intermediary Liability | Global Legal Strategy
- Role
- Legal Staff at OpenAI
- Location
- Oakland, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karen Colangelo
As a highly accomplished Senior Director & Head of Litigation and Regulatory Compliance with 15+ years of progressive experience, I bring deep expertise and strategic legal leadership from some of the world\'s most dynamic technology companies. My career has been defined by successfully navigating and resolving complex, high-stakes legal and regulatory challenges across diverse areas.I specialize in commercial litigation, M&A disputes, class action defense, and government/internal investigations, delivering successful outcomes in highly scrutinized and regulated environments. My core strengths include proactive risk management, comprehensive regulatory compliance (DSA and OSA), and providing strategic counsel to executive leadership on cutting-edge tech law issues like AI and intermediary liability.I excel at building, developing, and leading high-performing legal teams, managing global legal portfolios, and fostering strong relationships with regulators worldwide. I\'m passionate about enabling business growth through innovative legal solutions, partnering closely with product and engineering teams to mitigate risk while driving development.
Experience
Legal Staff
Feb 2026 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
Boston University School of Law
JD
2007 — 2010
Elba Central School
High School Diploma
Elmira College
BA, History
2003 — 2007
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