Sara E. Hirshon
Partner, E-Discovery Counsel
Sara is a trusted advocate for institutions navigating sensitive misconduct allegations. As a key member of Verrill’s Institutional Response Group, Sara provides strategic counsel to healthcare organizations, educational institutions, private facilities, government-operated entities, and faith-based organizations. Her work includes conducting trauma-informed investigations, developing regulatory-compliant policies, and managing complex litigation to protect her clients’ reputations while ensuring operational priorities remain intact.
Sara’s practice focuses on designing equitable resolution processes, overseeing settlement fund plans, and delivering comprehensive trial management services. She is committed to fostering open communication and crafting customized strategies that minimize risks and uphold fairness throughout investigations and disputes. Whether addressing allegations of harassment, abuse, or other misconduct, Sara brings a multi-disciplinary approach that combines compassionate counsel with practical guidance tailored to the complexities of each situation.
In addition to her institutional response work, Sara also assists clients in protecting their brands through management and enforcement of their intellectual property rights. through the facilitation of licensing agreements, negotiation, and litigation. As an experienced litigator, Sara has litigated claims for copyright, trademark, and trade dress infringement in federal courts in New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Maine and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, across a variety of industries including fashion and design, hospitality, food and beverage, manufacturing, and nutritional supplements.
Sara also serves as Verrill’s e-discovery counsel, advising clients on electronic discovery and information governance. She works closely with clients and vendors to navigate modern litigation’s legal and technological complexities, ensuring compliance with evolving requirements and implementing practical, cost-effective solutions.
Sara’s thoughtful approach reflects Verrill’s commitment to providing effective representation during challenging times—she ensures her clients feel supported throughout every step of the process, regardless of the subject matter.
Services/Industries
Education
- Boston University School of Law (J.D.)
- University of Michigan (B.A.)
- Michigan Class Honors
Public Service
- Town of Cape Elizabeth, Thomas Memorial Library Committee Member
- Through These Doors, Vice President and Governance Committee
- Resources for Human Development, Human Rights Committee Member (2012-2015)
- The Guidance Center, Inc., Board of Visitors (2010-2015)
Bar Admissions
- Maine
- Massachusetts
Court and Other Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Memberships
- American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section: Business Litigation Committee, Vice Chair (2013-present); Standing Committee on Membership Member (2009-2011); Task Force on Outreach to Law Students Member (2009-2011)
- American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Committee, Vice Chair (2013-2014)
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division: Commission on Women in the Profession (2010-2011)
Honors
- Selected for Benchmark Litigation‘s 2017 “Under 40 Hot List”
- Katahdin Counsel Recognition for pro bono efforts
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