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Karen E. Salas-Morales

Partner
Miami
+1.305.539.3360
Fax +1.305.358.7095

Primary Practice

Secondary Practices

Education

  • LL.M., University of Miami School of Law, 2006, (Taxation)
  • J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1999, (cum laude)
  • B.S., University of Florida, 1995, (Business Administration)

Admissions

  • Bar of Florida

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Biography Overview
  • Additional Background
  • Representative Work
Ms. Salas-Morales is a partner in the corporate group of the firm. Her practice concentrates primarily in international and corporate law and includes the formation and governance of corporations, partnerships, joint ventures and limited liability companies; and the drafting and negotiation of agreements concerning (i) mergers and stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, (ii) the financing of business entities, including debt and equity financings, letters of credit and factoring, (iii) licensing transactions, and (iv) distribution & supply arrangements. In addition to her domestic practice, Ms. Salas-Morales has counseled foreign and domestic entities on international commercial and financing transactions.

Ms. Salas-Morales is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. She currently serves as a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee and as a member of the firm’s Corporate Training Subcommittee.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Ms. Salas-Morales practiced as an associate in a local law firm in Miami, where she represented various domestic and foreign entities and high-net worth individuals in corporate, international and tax-related matters.

Achievements

  • Top Lawyer in the Annual Edition of South Florida Legal Guide, 2009-2012.
  • Florida Rising Star in Super Lawyers, 2009-2010.
  • Up and Coming Attorney in the Annual Edition of South Florida Legal Guide, 2004-2008.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Hispanic National Bar Association
    • Florida Region Deputy President
    • Selected to Participate in Legal Executive Leadership Pilot Program
    • Member- International Law Committee
    • Appointed to the Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession, 2010-2011
  • University of Miami School of Law
    • Board of Directors
  • United Way
    • Member- Children’s Impact Council
  • US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
    • Director – Inter-American Chapter
  • American Bar Association
    • Member- Section of International Law: Latin America and Caribbean Committee
  • The Florida Bar
    • Member- Corporations, Securities & Financial Services Committee
    • Member- Legal Opinion Standards Committee
  • Beacon Council
    • Member- Fashion/Lifestyle & Creative Design Committee
  • Member of the Cuban-American Bar Association
  • Dade County Bar Association
    • Former Director

Speaking Engagements

  • Mediator- "How to Practice Without Risking Your License: Ethical Pitfalls for the In-House Counsel", HNBA Mid-Year Corporate Counsel Conference 2012
  • Panelist- “"Women Have Been Doing It For Generations: Work/Life Balancing- How Technology Can Help", Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA) Conference 2012
  • Represented one of the largest distributors of wireless telecommunications products worldwide in a $400MM Revolving Senior Credit Facility with a syndicate led by PNC Bank.
  • Represented a multinational corporation in a $283MM convertible stock offering and related $175MM repurchase/redemption of stock, stock options and senior notes.
  • Represented a multinational corporation in a $50MM credit facility granted by Export Development Canada.
  • Represented a large private company and its Australian and Singapore affiliates in connection with the negotiation and documentation of various private equity investment transactions collectively exceeding $120 million.
  • Represented a U.S. borrower and its Mexican and Colombian subsidiaries in connection with all aspects of the negotiation and documentation of a $70 million LaSalle Bank, N.A. factoring facility transaction.
  • Represented a distributor in connection with the negotiation and documentation of a global distribution agreement with Motorola, Inc.
  • Represented the borrower in connection with the negotiation, documentation and coordination of a global lien project whereby such borrower was required to grant liens in various countries including Australia, the United Kingdom and various countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
  • Represented MIO Group Ltd., in connection with a $45MM secured credit facility led by Palm Beach Multi-Strategy Fund, L.P., as administrative agent.
  • Represented Bulltick Capital Markets Holdings, LP, a provider of investment banking and financial advisory services focusing on Latin America, in the sale of (MXN$47,000,000.00) of its subsidiary’s membership interests to a Mexican entity.
  • Represented a U.S. multinational corporation and its Mexican subsidiaries in connection with the negotiation and documentation of numerous financings in Mexico including, without limitation, a $35 million secured credit line granted by HSBC Mexico, S.A.
  • Represented a U.S. multinational corporation in connection with entering into joint ventures in Colombia, Uruguay and Mexico.
  • Represented Mundet, Inc., a manufacturer of cigarette tipping paper, in connection with various distribution, supply, exclusivity and licensing agreements related to transactions in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • Represented Sercom Solutions, Ltd., a provider of supply chain & logistics solutions, in connection with the documentation of agreements for the manufacture, supply and distribution of computer products.
  • Represented Global Med Technologies, Inc., a provider of sales and marketing solutions for medical device manufacturers, in its purchase of assets from an application service provider business specializing in blood donor management and transfusion medicine software applications.
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