Saralyn oversees A&O Shearman's pro bono program globally and provides pro bono legal service to low-income individuals and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining the firm she practiced in thoroughbred racing law, reinsurance law and litigation.
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
Association of Pro Bono Counsel, Founder and Member of Emeritus Council
New York State Bar Association Pro Bono Coordinators Network, Co-Chair
Federal Bar Council, Pro Bono and Public Service Committee
Awards
- inMotion Commitment to Justice Award
- Legal Aid Society's Outstanding Pro Bono Coordinator Award
- New York State Bar Association's President's Pro Bono Service Award
- Sanctuary for Families' Abely Pro Bono Achievement Award
- Sirius Foundation Public Service Award
- New York State Bar Association Empire State Counsel 2008-2014
- MFY Legal Services, Inc. 2006 Partner in Justice Award
Qualifications
Admissions
New York
Courts
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Academic
Brooklyn Law School
J.D.
Siena College
B.A. in English, magna cum laude
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.