[July 06, 2015]

Thomas Jefferson School of Law General Counsel Honored for Restructuring Efforts

The San Diego Business Journal honored Thomas Jefferson School of Law's General Counsel Karin K. Sherr at a June ceremony in San Diego. At the General Counsel Awards, Sherr was awarded the top honors in the category of Rising Star.

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Thomas Jefferson School of Law General Counsel Karin K. Sherr. (Photo Credit: Thomas Jefferson School of Law)

The General Counsel Awards recognize excellence in the In-House counsel community. They showcase legal heroes in the community who exemplify traits that all In-House Counsel strive to attain and hone: measured and trusted judgment, legal and business acumen, vision, and leadership.

As General Counsel of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Sherr spearheaded a $127 million debt restructuring. Her diligence hrough the process played a major role in securing the future of a decades-old institution. She is not only dedicated to maintaining the highest professional standards, she has devoted herself to shaping attorneys of the 21^st century. As a mentor in the San Diego County Bar Association, Sherr takes young lawyers through a rigorous curriculum to enhance their professional careers.

"Karin embodies the spirit of Thomas Jefferson School of Law," said Thomas Guernsey, President and Dean of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. "Her diligence through our restructuring contributed to the emergence of a truly remarkable educational institution. She championed the interests of our students, faculty, staff and alumni."

Sherr joined Thomas Jefferson School of Law as its General Counsel in 2013. Prior to coming to Thomas Jefferson Law, Sherr worked in private practice representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.

About Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Thomas Jefferson would be proud of the law school that bears his name. The ideals of this towering figure in American history help to inspire our mission and purpose.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law was founded in 1969 as the San Diego campus of the Western State University College of Law, a privately owned institution in Orange (News - Alert) County, California. Located in Downtown San Diego, our law school began as a part-time program designed for working professionals who could attend only evening classes and soon began attracting local students who wanted to attend law school full-time.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law has evolved into an innovative, cutting-edge law school, devoted to the individual needs and success of the student. We are now a nationally-known law school with students from across the United States and around the world. We still serve the needs of working professionals with a part-time program of evening classes, in addition to our full-time program. More information is available at www.tjsl.edu.

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