Sara Schlesinger

Sara’s practice focuses on civil litigation. A thoughtful and capable advocate, they bring a deep commitment to precision and client service to every matter they handle. Sara graduated cum laude from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where they served as Notes Editor for the Northwestern University Law Review and received the Arlyn Miner Book Award for excellence in legal writing. Sara also worked as a Research Assistant, contributing to scholarship on constitutional and gender-based legal issues, and as a Teaching Assistant for courses in Constitutional Law and Legal Ethics.

Before joining the firm, Sara clerked for Justice Dario Borghesan of the Alaska Supreme Court. Sara also gained experience at Cooley LLP and Tactical Law Group, assisting with high-stakes matters involving commercial disputes, technology, and intellectual property, and worked with Northwestern’s Civil Rights Litigation Clinic on cases addressing wrongful convictions and police misconduct. Originally from Maryland, Sara completed a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, graduating cum laude, from Tulane University. Outside the office, they enjoy spending time outdoors: skiing, climbing, and exploring Alaska’s trails.