With over two decades of experience in the corporate world, Karine has developed a deep understanding of the challenges that professionals face in today's fast-paced and competitive environment. Originally from Togo, West Africa, Karine earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Lomé, and a Bachelors of General Studies in Communications with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Nebraska Omaha. She received her Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from Creighton University School of Law, with a Certificate of Concentration in International and Comparative Law. She draws on her own experiences as a first-generation immigrant, a mother, an attorney, a nonprofit leader and a successful businesswoman to deliver powerful messages that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds. Karine is active in the community as a board member of several nonprofit organizations and the convenor of the Africans in Nebraska Facebook group.

In 2022, Karine received the Reisman award, which recognizes firms who are driving diversity, inclusion, and the representation of marginalized communities in the legal profession. She also received one of the WCA 2022 tribute to Women Award. In 2021, Karine received the Midlands African Chamber Inc., Founders’ award. She also received the Global Leadership Africa Summit Award. In 2020, Karine was recognized with a Visionary award by the Nebraska Lawyers Foundation. She was also named one of the 2019 Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 award recipients. In 2016, Karine also received the University of Nebraska at Omaha CPACS Alumni Award for Excellence in Public Service. She was named an Outstanding Young Lawyer in 2010 by the NSBA.