Karen Hale

Compliance Officer at NOVARTIS AG

58 year

Health Technology

Commercial Services

Consumer Services

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Karen L.
Hale currently serves as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Novartis AG starting in 2025.
Memberships include the Illinois State Bar Association and The Virginia Bar Association.
Former roles include Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at AbbVie, Inc. from 2019 to 2021, Divisional VP-Commercial Litigation at Abbott Laboratories from 2006 to 2012, and Associate Attorney at Sidley & Austin.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Duke University and graduate studies at The College of William & Mary.

Latest news about Karen Hale

25-03-31	Novartis Appoints Karen Hale Chief Legal And Compliance Officer	RE
25-03-30	Novartis appoints Karen Hale, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, as Klaus Moosmayer, Chief Ethics, Risk & Compliance Officer, steps down from the Executive Committee of Novartis	DJ

Karen Hale active positions

Companies	Position	Start
NOVARTIS AG	Compliance Officer	2025-04-13
The Virginia Bar Association The Virginia Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Virginia Bar Association is a voluntary statewide organization of legal professionals committed to upholding the rule of law and enhancing the legal profession. The non-profit company is based in Richmond, VA. It offers members benefits such as access to exclusive content, registration discounts, and professional support. The association comprises groups including divisions, law sections, committees, and councils that foster networking, leadership, and expertise in various legal areas. Members can participate in continuing legal education programs, webinars, and social events. The association provides resources like publications, legislative advocacy, practice management tools, and a member directory. Through its foundation, it supports educational and service initiatives, promoting community, professional growth, and leadership within the legal community.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Illinois State Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as legal association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Companies	Position	End
ABBVIE INC.	Compliance Officer	2020-12-31
ABBOTT LABORATORIES	Corporate Officer/Principal	2011-12-31
Sidley & Austin Sidley & Austin Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Abbott Laboratories Abbott Laboratories Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures medical devices, diagnostic systems, pharmaceuticals & nutritional products	Health Technology
AbbVie, Inc. AbbVie, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in the research and development, manufacturing, commercialization & sale of immunology medicines and therapies	Health Technology
Novartis AG Novartis AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets health care and nutritional products	Health Technology
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Sidley & Austin Sidley & Austin Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The College of William & Mary The College of William & Mary Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Illinois State Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as legal association	Commercial Services
The Virginia Bar Association The Virginia Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Virginia Bar Association is a voluntary statewide organization of legal professionals committed to upholding the rule of law and enhancing the legal profession. The non-profit company is based in Richmond, VA. It offers members benefits such as access to exclusive content, registration discounts, and professional support. The association comprises groups including divisions, law sections, committees, and councils that foster networking, leadership, and expertise in various legal areas. Members can participate in continuing legal education programs, webinars, and social events. The association provides resources like publications, legislative advocacy, practice management tools, and a member directory. Through its foundation, it supports educational and service initiatives, promoting community, professional growth, and leadership within the legal community.	Commercial Services