Sarah is a member of the Government Contracts/National Security practice group. Before joining Arnold & Porter, she served as a naval flight officer in the United States Navy for 11 years. Sarah has a background in defense, military aviation, military strategy, naval intelligence, and national security and she served as the speechwriter to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
Sarah is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, where she also received a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with distinction in National Security Law.
Prior to law school, Sarah earned a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.
Perspectives
July 8, 2024
Treasury Department Issues Proposed Rule To Implement Restriction on Certain U.S. Investments in China
Advisory
May 21, 2024
Voluntary Self-Disclosures: Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
Credentials
Education
- LL.M., National Security Law, Georgetown University Law Center, 2023, with distinction
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2023
- M.A., Defense and Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College, 2019
- B.S., Comparative Politics, United States Naval Academy, 2010
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Government & Military Service
- Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy (May 2010 - August 2021)
Languages
- Japanese