Karen Soehnlen McQueen - Canton, OH
Attorney at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
Labor Lawyers in Canton, OH
4775 Munson Street NorthWest Canton, OH 44718
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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42
Years
Experience
Canton Labor Lawyer
Updated: 07/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Labor
- Employment
- Litigation
- Corporate Representation
Litigation: 60%
Attorney Information
Overview
Karen is a director and her practice is concentrated on labor, employment, litigation and corporate representation. Representing clients throughout widely diversified industries, she frequently makes presentations to business and community groups regarding various labor issues, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Karen’s practice brings her before all levels of state and federal courts, the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. She has also had the opportunity to serve as a mediator or arbitrator in many disputes.
A native of Stark County, Karen attended Central Catholic High School and received her undergraduate degree in economics and management from Ohio Northern University. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the Ohio State University College of Law, where she was named to the Order of the Coif, was editor-in-chief of the Law Journal and graduated summa cum laude.
Karen is a member of the Stark County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She has earned the exclusive AV Rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory as designated by colleagues. In addition, she has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2008, 2009, 2010). Karen has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer (2008, 2009 and 2010) and was listed in the Top 25 Women Cleveland Ohio Super Lawyers list which appeared in the January 2009 Issue of Northern Ohio Live magazine. Karen has received special recognition as one of the Top 50 women attorneys in the state of Ohio by superlawyers.com (2010).
Karen is a graduate of Leadership Stark County, and a former member of the Boards of: Aultman Health Foundation, Canton Symphony Orchestra, United Way of Stark County and Junior Achievement of Stark County as well as the Great Trail Girl Scout Council. She is currently a member of Aultman’s Women’s Board and serves as Board Chair of the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO). In addition, Karen been honored as a recipient of the Canton Jaycees Distinguished Service Award.
Karen, her husband, Rick, and their two sons reside in Plain Township.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America ®; named to the prestigious list of Ohio Super Lawyers;
- AV Rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law
Other Sources of Feedback About Karen Soehnlen McQueen
Included on the 2027 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law,
Columbus,
Ohio, 1984
Juris Doctorate
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
Law Journal: Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief
Non Legal Education
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Ohio Northern University,
Ada,
Ohio, 1981
B.S.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Economics & Management
Current Employment Position(s)
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Director
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1984
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1985
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Stark County Bar Association
- Junior Achievement of Stark County, Incorporated, 1985 - Present
- Great Trail Girl Scout Council, 1985 - Present
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
- Alpha Xi Delta
Photo
Contact
4775 Munson Street NorthWest
Canton, OH 44718
Fax Number: (330) 497-4020
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.kwgd.com
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