Karen Lee is a Director at BLC Attorneys and leads the firm’s Medical Insurance and Professional Negligence practice. She joined the firm in 2008 as an Associate and was appointed as a Director in recognition of her consistent professionalism, strong legal acumen, and commitment to client care.
Karen’s legal practice focuses on complex matters involving medical law, professional indemnity law, product liability, and mediation. Her work frequently involves navigating emotionally charged and high-stakes claims, where her calm, thoughtful, and solution-oriented approach is highly valued by clients.
Known for her ability to think laterally and approach matters from multiple perspectives, Karen is dedicated to finding practical, legally sound solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each client. She is particularly skilled at managing sensitive disputes with discretion and empathy, and her strength lies in building long-standing relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and results.
Her leadership in the field of professional risk and insurance liability has positioned her as a trusted advisor to clients in both the private and public healthcare sectors. Karen continues to guide her department with focus and integrity, maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence in an area of law that demands both precision and compassion.
- BProc – University of Port Elizabeth – 1996
- Admitted Attorney – 2000
- Member of Mediation in Motion (qualified mediator)
- Member of Port Elizabeth High Court Committee for Case Management