Karen Liu Speaks at Global Chamber New York City: Why Companies Need a Corporate Lawyer
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Karen Liu, head of the Corporate & Fund Formation practice at Reid & Wise LLC, was invited to speak at an in-person event hosted by Global Chamber® New York City Chapter. At the event, titled “Member Spotlight, Global Insights & Global Connections,” Ms. Liu addressed the theme of why companies need a corporate lawyer.
About the Event and the Organizers
The event took place at the offices of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, located at 1350 Broadway, New York, NY. The gathering was facilitated by Susan Assadi, Executive Director of Global Chamber New York City Chapter, and Charles Bernard, Advisory Board Chair. In addition to inviting Ms. Liu as a speaker, the event also featured Barış Aytan, Director of Client Success at CargoTrans, Inc.
Global Chamber® is a business community organization dedicated to connecting CEOs and executives across 195 countries and 605 metropolitan areas worldwide, helping businesses collaborate and grow globally.
The Role of Corporate Counsel in Business Growth
The theme of Ms. Liu’s presentation speaks to a question many growing U.S. and international companies face. In the modern business environment, the support of corporate lawyers spans every phase of a company’s lifecycle: they help establish sound corporate governance frameworks, maintain regulatory compliance, and structure commercial transactions. For businesses aiming to scale, dedicated corporate counsel helps lay a solid corporate governance foundation, mitigate operational and compliance risks, and navigate the legal complexities of various transactions such as financings, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. Seasoned corporate counsel can also introduce clients to various resources available to the startup ecosystem and Corporate America.
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, corporate attorneys also assist businesses with cross-border challenges — from drafting and negotiating commercial contracts to structuring investment vehicles — so that companies can pursue international expansion and capital-raising activities on a sound legal footing.
About Karen Liu
Karen Liu heads the Corporate & Fund Formation practice of Reid & Wise LLC, dedicated to corporate law, investment law and securities law. Her practice focuses on corporate formation, private fund formation, corporate transactions, alternative investments, and investment management. In addition to U.S. domestic clients and other international clients, Ms. Liu regularly represents and advises US-China cross-border businesses and investors.
