#158 How Defending a Serial Killer Unlocked My Freedom with Karen Conti

Karen has been a lawyer for 37 years, trying hundreds of cases and handling numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country, including an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court and the final death row appeals for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Her book about it, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row, was published March 27, 2024. A ubiquitous media personality, Karen hosted radio shows for nearly 30 years on major Chicago stations having earned numerous Achievement In Radio Awards and is now the host of the popular “Karen Conti Show” on WGN. She is also one of the most sought-after legal analysts on television. She has been the designated legal analyst for WFLD TV in Chicago for over 25 years. She’s also appeared as a legal analyst on MSNBC, Fox News, News Nation, National Desk, and CNN. She has been featured on Tru TV, Under Scrutiny, TODAY, American Justice, Good Morning America and more. She has also served in academia first as an adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Illinois for 15 years and DePaul University for 7 years. She is an avid athlete, having run marathons, taking second place in a state bodybuilding competition, and winning the “Most Fit Lawyer” title in Chicago.