Karen is President and founder of Suizzo Morris Group, LLC, specializing in leadership, career and transition coaching for individuals and organizations.

During her 30+ year corporate career, Karen held executive roles in Legal, Strategy, Product Management, Marketing, Communications and Regulatory Relations. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel for USAA P&C Group.

Karen is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), certified through the Hudson Institute of Coaching. She holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law.

Karen is a champion of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on the legal community, including serving as President of the National Association of Women Lawyers 2020-21.

What coaching services do you provide?

Executive, Leadership, Career, & Transition Coaching

What services do you provide in addition to coaching?

Along with 1:1 engagements, I offer group programs and conduct 360 assessments.

What is your coaching philosophy?

My coaching is based on International Coaching Federation (ICF) methodology and coaching competencies, neuroscience of change, coaching best practices, and proven methods of supporting human development and growth. I take a "lead from behind" approach, partnering with my clients to unlock the resources and capabilities inside them to remove the obstacles in their way. 

What interests or excites you about coaching women lawyers?

After decades operating as a woman lawyer, I understand the unique challenges women face in the profession. As a senior corporate executive and former General Counsel, I benefitted profoundly from working with coaches who helped me become more effective as a leader and adviser, and happier and more fulfilled in my personal life. Now, as a coach, I’m inspired to help other women lawyers find purpose, live with agency and intent, enrich their relationships, gain perspective, resilience and strength, positively impact their organizations, their families, and their communities, live with peace, and achieve their goals.

Tell us about your training and certifications as a coach.

I am an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC), trained at the Hudson Institute of Coaching. I have advanced training in Group Coaching and Neuroscience of Change.