Focuses on patent infringement litigation, with a particular focus in the life sciences.
Represents leading health care & life sciences companies in patent litigations and other IP matters.
Served as a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Karina practices within the firm’s intellectual property practice, where she focuses on patent litigation. She routinely represents and advises clients in high-stakes matters involving a range of technologies, including medical devices, small molecule pharmaceuticals and biologics. She also works closely with the lobbying & public policy group on matters related to patent legislation.

In addition, Karina has a robust pro bono practice advising on an array of matters. Her experience includes child advocacy in family court litigation and a highly complex immigration asylum matter.

Karina received her J.D. from Duke University School of Law, M.A. in bioethics & science policy from Duke University Graduate School and B.A. in biology from Williams College. Karina was a member of Akin’s 2018 summer associate class. Karina rejoined Akin in 2021 after serving as a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Representative Work

Represented a large multinational pharmaceutical company in a patent infringement case involving a revolutionary immuno-oncology drug. Achieved a very favorable monetary settlement for our client.
Represented a medical device manufacturer accused of patent infringement by a potential acquisition target. Achieved settlement for the client.
Advised pharmaceutical companies on litigation strategy in anticipation of competition from infringers and/or biosimilars.
Advised pharmaceutical companies on strategy related to drug product launches and acquisitions.