Sarah MacDonald

Co-FOUNDER

Prior to starting her own practice, Sarah worked for a high caliber national Workers’ Compensation defense firm.  Towards the beginning of her career, Sarah represented injured workers through a prominent Orange County law firm, which gives her a unique perspective when aggressively defending claims.

Sarah has Bachelor of Arts degrees from Pepperdine University in Public Relations and International Political Studies.  She also earned her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. During law school, Sarah was a member of the competition moot court team and president of the International Law Society.

In addition to Workers’ Compensation, Sarah has experience in entertainment, transactional, and criminal law.  She worked in business and legal affairs at several major film studios in Los Angeles, CA. She also clerked for the Orange County District Attorney, sexual assault and homicide units. She is a member of the National Native American Bar Association.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys traveling.  She has lived abroad in London, England and Heidelberg, Germany, and loves exploring new destinations.  A Texas native, she also enjoys warm weather, Mexican food, and football.

sarah@defendmelaw.com