Karen Rheingans is an experienced defense litigator affiliated with the St. Louis office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP, where she brings forth her expertise in asbestos and product liability. Karen has served as Trial Team leader, managing large asbestos dockets within the State of Illinois. Her phenomenal leadership skills make her a prized litigator today at the Firm. As a trial attorney, Karen has negotiated settlements with opposing counsels, obtained dismissals, prepared and presented motions, and served as local and national counsel for clients across the Midwest. In addition to leading numerous fact and expert witness depositions, Karen has presented dispositive motions at the state and federal level and has brought many trials to verdict. Today, Karen continues to thrive at Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP, where she remains a driving force in asbestos-related toxic tort and environmental litigation.