Sara Alpert Lawson
Partner
Education
- The University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 2007
- Articles Editor, University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class
- Professionalism and Diversity Committee
- The Johns Hopkins University, B.A., 2003
- Vice President of Operations, Alpha Phi
Languages
- Brazilian-Portuguese
Bar admissions
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Florida
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District of Columbia
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Maryland
Court admissions
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Professional leadership
- Member, Law360 2023 Florida Editorial Advisory Board
- Chair, Bay Area Legal Services Development Council
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Alumni Board, 2018-present
- Member and Thought Leadership Committee, Women's White Collar Defense Association
- Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Leadership Academy Committee, The Florida Bar, 2018-2020
- Board of Directors, Bay Area Legal Services, 2011-2018
- Alumnus, Wm. Reece Smith Jr. Florida Bar Leadership Academy, Class I
- Barrister, Goldburg-Cacciatore Criminal Law Inn of Court
- Attorney Ad Litem, Crossroads for Florida Kids
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
Community involvement
- Chairwoman and Founder, Foster Care Ministry Mentor Program, Sacred Heart Church
- Lector, Sacred Heart Church
Representative matters
News
Recognitions
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2021 On the Rise Award, Daily Business Review
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2015 Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
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2014 Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Service Award, Outstanding Service by a Young Lawyer
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The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Litigation - Health Care
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Super Lawyers Rising Star (Florida)
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2023 Best Mentor, Daily Business Review

Sara Alpert Lawson
Partner