Sara Begley is an employment litigator who defends global corporations and organizations in high-stakes litigation. The ultimate problem-solver, she is known for her business savvy and her results-driven approach to solving complex, high-profile matters. She is considered a “go-to” employment lawyer to conduct sensitive investigations and advise C-suite executives and corporate boards on crisis management. Sara’s expertise has been recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, The Legal 500 USA, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, the Philadelphia Business Journal, and The Legal Intelligencer.

Sara has a particular experience in defending companies in systemic investigations and enforcement actions by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). She also has extensive experience in defending hospital systems in complex mass tort actions involving allegations of sexual assault. In addition, she provides strategic counsel and defense to law firms and in house legal departments when attorneys bring whistleblower or discrimination claims against their employers.

Sara is deeply committed to pro bono work and has dedicated significant time to humanitarian projects, such as assisting Haitian women victimized by sexual violence following the 2010 earthquake. In 2012 and 2013, she traveled to Haiti to investigate claims of sexual/political oppression and to aid in securing shelter and medical care. She worked with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to investigate complaints and to develop policies and procedures to prevent sexual assault. She also volunteers her time to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Philadelphia Community Legal Services.

She also spearheaded the Women in the Courtroom Symposium and led the global Women's Initiative at one of her prior firms. She is committed to and passionate about the advancement of women in the profession.