About Sarah

Sarah advises life sciences and digital health companies on structuring and negotiating complex strategic partnerships. With a scientific background and extensive private practice experience, she delivers pragmatic, business-focused solutions that foster successful, enduring partnerships. She has a deep understanding of the commercial pressures her clients face at all stages of their life cycle – whether securing funding, accelerating product development or managing regulatory risk – and helps structure deals that leverage scientific assets while preserving value and achieving business goals. Clients rely on her to anticipate friction points, protect core assets, foster collaboration across stakeholders and ensure that every agreement lays a clear, durable foundation for innovation and growth.

I help clients turn innovation into opportunity by crafting partnerships that unlock the value of scientific assets while protecting their integrity and driving business success.

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Admissions and credentials

  • Massachusetts

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Life Sciences – Massachusetts (2025)

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Go-To Life Sciences/Healthcare Lawyer (2024)

LMG Life Sciences: Licensing & Collaboration Attorney of the Year – shortlist (2024, 2025)

Best Lawyers in America: Healthcare Law (2020 – 2025 editions)

LMG Life Sciences: Life Sciences Star (2016 – 2025)

Boston Magazine: Top Lawyers list – corporate law (2021 – 2025) 

Sarah has masterful knowledge of market terms and trends, handles complex issues with ease and clarity, and is a strong negotiator. Her scientific background allows her to understand the technology.

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