Karen Crawford practices in the areas of environmental law and litigation, toxic torts, and product liability. In 1997, the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice recognized.

Ms. Crawford is a Qualified Environmental Professional, a distinction awarded after 15 years of experience and examination on a specific technical environmental project. In 2021, after completion of the required training, she was certified as a Circuit Court Mediator by the South Carolina Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification.