Karen Higgins

Senior Vice President and General Counsel HID Global GmbH

Karen Higgins is a seasoned legal executive with 27 years of comprehensive legal experience, including 21 years across the academic, government, and corporate sectors, preceded by 6 years in law firm practice. She is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of HID Global Corporation (HID), a logical and physical access security business, and has worked for HID since 2018. Karen received her J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio.

Day 1, July 22, 2025

8:50 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: ALL GAS NO BRAKES – COPING WITH THE PACE OF NATIONAL CHANGE IN 2025

The pace of change throughout 2025 is exponential. A change in administration and state legislatures resulting in an overturn in legislation and geopolitical relations means legal teams have to adapt internal policies and in-house counsels are working overtime to ensure compliance with regulatory change. There are two approaches to change, small steps which add up over time or ripping the band-aid off. Whichever approach you take requires careful consideration whilst involving all stakeholders to justify your decisions. Hear from organizations from differing industries going through significant change due to new regulations.

  • Plot your course of change as you hear about the successes, failures and general approaches of other global corporations 
  • Rethink how you manage your stakeholder relations to minimize reputational risks associated with large-scale change
  • Explore how you can enhance your role as a strategic business partner providing proactive legal advice to support business objectives through periods of large-scale change


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Karen.

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