Karen Conti: Managing High Stakes Opportunities

Karen Conti shares her impressive legal career spanning over 35 years, including her appearances on major media outlets and her upcoming book about representing serial killer John Wayne Gacy in his death row appeals. Highlighting the importance of preparation, curiosity, and seizing opportunities, Jennifer and Karen discuss insights into the challenges and rewards of Conti’s career, her approach to legal analysis in media, and the impact of her high-profile case on her professional trajectory. The discussion also delves into Conti's advocacy against the death penalty, her efforts to humanize her clients while acknowledging victims' sufferings, and her effective communication strategies.

Episode Highlights:

06:57 The Unique Experience of Representing a Serial Killer

12:59 The Impact of High-Profile Cases on a Lawyer's Career

21:43 The Power of Being Relatable and Down to Earth

22:21 The Importance of Simplicity in Communication

23:30 Balancing a Successful Career and Community Involvement

24:36 The Art of Time Management and Productivity

36:55 Advice for Early Career Professionals

Karen Conti is a media personality and prominent litigation attorney who has 35+ years of experience, trying hundreds of cases and handling numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country including a U.S. Supreme Court appeal in a ballot access case, as well as securing a large settlement in a wrongful arrest and injury suits and injury suit against the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. Additionally, she represented serial-killer John Wayne Gacy during his death row appeals. As a ubiquitous media personality, Conti hosted a radio show for nearly 30 years on major Chicago stations and has been the designated legal analyst for WFLD TV in Chicago for over 25 years. She’s also appeared as a legal analyst on MSNBC, Fox News, News Nation and CNN and been featured on Tru TV, Under Scrutiny, TODAY, American Justice, Good Morning America and more. She’s also been a contributor to The Chicago Sun-Times and a columnist for The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Conti is also the author of the book, Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy.

Connect with Karen:

Karen's website: Home | Karen Conti | Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy

WGN Radio: Karen Conti | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own

LinkedIn: LinkedIn

Facebook: Facebook

Instagram: Instagram

Get Karen's book Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row: https://amzn.to/3T4EdI3

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