On December 31, 2007, Karlan hosted the farewell party for the historic Hotel Washington, Washington, D.C.'s oldest continuously operated hotel, the hotel located across the street from the White House.
On December 31, 2007, Karlan hosted a sendoff party for the venerable Hotel Washington, a beloved institution in Washington, D.C. that has stood the test of time and is located just steps away from the White House.