Karen McGillicuddy

Karen McGillicuddy is an experienced professional in translation and legal assistance, specializing in Japanese language and technical fields. Since March 2023, Karen has served as an IP Secretary at ArentFox Schiff, previously holding the position of Intellectual Property Legal Assistant at Bass, Berry & Sims. An extensive translation career began in 2006 and includes roles at various companies such as Sobabox Translations, Schreiber Translations, Inc., and Kodansha USA. Karen possesses substantial experience in translating patents, journal articles, and literary works, covering technical fields like chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and robotics. Educational accomplishments include a Master’s degree in Japanese Language and Literature from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian Studies from Mount Holyoke College.