ABOUT MILLS LAW, LLC
Where engineering insight meets legal strategy.
FOUNDER
Karen V. Mills, P.E., Esq.
Professional Background
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Founder of Mills Law, LLC.
Business attorney serving entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations.
Focuses on contracts, corporate transactions, and business law.
Former Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law.
Co-Author of Avoiding Business Conflicts: Five Important Contracts and Legal Documents for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Experience & Leadership
Former electrical engineer with a major electric utility, designing distribution systems and leading transmission reliability initiatives.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), the highest designation in the engineering profession.
Former Partner at a midsize law firm.
Brings experience as an engineer, attorney, entrepreneur, and educator to provide practical, strategic legal counsel.
Board member and executive leader in numerous professional, civic, and community organizations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Executive Counsel
Serves as a trusted legal advisor to executives and boards, providing strategic guidance on governance, compliance, contracts, risk management, and critical business decisions.
Strategic Advisor
Combines legal insight and business judgment to help organizations navigate complex transactions, regulatory challenges, and opportunities for growth.
Industry Advisor
Brings extensive experience counseling clients across government, technology, healthcare, infrastructure, and consumer sectors, tailoring legal strategy to each organization’s unique goals and challenges.
Resolution Leader
Resolves disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, and administrative proceedings, drawing on experience as experienced independent Hearing Officer and Mediator.
WHY WORK WITH MILLS LAW
Business-focused legal guidance for
established and growing businesses
Business-First Approach
Legal guidance aligned with how your company actually operates.
Strong Contract & Transaction Expertise
From day-to-day agreements to major, high-value deals.
Experienced Counsel
26+ years advising businesses across regulated industries.
Direct Access
Work directly with senior legal counsel — every engagement.
CORE FOCUS AREA
Where we help most
Business Counseling & Strategic Advisory
Business Formations & Structuring
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
Corporate Governance
Business Transactions (Purchase & Sale)
Technology & Commercial Agreements
Schedule a 15-Minute Call
Have a question or want to explore how Mills Law can support your business?
Schedule a short introductory meeting with Karen V. Mills, P.E., Esq. to discuss your needs.