Sarah Kawamleh
Associate
Corporate
Sarah is an associate in LP’s Corporate Practice Group. She represents clients in mergers, acquisitions, equity investments, and other corporate matters. She drafts, reviews, and negotiates purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, escrow agreements, organizational documents, and other ancillary transaction documents. Additionally, she coordinates due diligence, conducts targeted research and analysis, and reviews corporate governance documents.
Sarah earned her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Indiana University. Before joining LP, she was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP. While in law school, she served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Law & Public Affairs, President of the Muslim Law Students Association, and a student attorney with the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, trying out new recipes, spending time with family and friends, and cuddling with her cat, Milo.
Additional Information
Education & Admissions
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D.; Wharton Certificate in Management
- Indiana University, B.A., summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Memberships
- Muslim Bar Association of Chicago, Law Firm / In-House Committee
Q&A
Do you speak any other languages besides English?
Besides English I also speak Arabic.What is the most interesting part of your job?
The most interesting part of my job is learning about what inspired my clients to build their businesses. Every deal comes with a story, and I love understanding the creative thinking and vision behind each one.What’s one thing someone would be surprised to know about you?
I studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland during college — it was one of the most formative experiences of my life.What’s the best piece of advice you ever received?
The best advice I’ve received came from my older sister: leave room for surprises in life. Not everything needs to be planned to the last detail, and some of the best things happen when you least expect them.