General counsel for the agricultural conglomerate U-North. She oversees the legal defense, orders the assassination of Arthur Edens to protect a damaging internal memo, and attempts to bribe Michael Clayton to maintain silence, ultimately triggering her own downfall.
Michael directly opposes Karen's cover-up efforts, leading to a final showdown.
Karen's aggressive tactics clash with Marty's desire to protect the firm.
Arthur's moral awakening directly threatens Karen, triggering a lethal response.
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