Karen Robson is a former Australian actress and lawyer, best known for her role in the film *Picnic at Hanging Rock*. In the 1975 film directed by Peter Weir, she played the iconic character of Irma Leopold, one of the schoolgirls who mysteriously disappear. This remains her most significant and virtually her only cinematic performance. After this experience, Robson left her acting career to pursue legal studies. She later became a respected entertainment lawyer in the United States, joining the New York-based law firm Pryor Cashman LLP, where she is a partner. Her practice focuses on film financing, production, and distribution, assisting clients such as directors, production companies, and international distributors. For her legal work, she has received numerous accolades, including being consistently named in industry publications such as 'Best Lawyers in America' and 'Super Lawyers'.