Sara Madavo, Esq.

About The Lecturer

Sara Madavo is a partner and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and has represented large companies, small businesses and individual clients across a wide range of industries, through all phases of litigation. Sara is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice, Labor & Employment Practice and Health Care Industry Team.

Sara is co-chair of the firm’s Black Attorneys Affinity Group and a member of the Recruiting Committee.

Representative Experience

• Won a jury trial in a professional negligence and breach of contract action in New York State Supreme Court, Westchester County

• Represented large national health insurance companies in lawsuits brought by out of network medical providers alleging ERISA violations

• Represented companies in disputes with former employees, including CEOs and other executives

• Successfully negotiated favorable settlements of a broad range of claims against a global provider of risk management and insurance brokerage

• Represented employers before the State of New York Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board

Recognition

• In 2014 - 2020, Sara was selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars list.

Community Engagement

• Sara devotes a considerable amount of time to various pro bono efforts. She has represented several individuals in affirmative asylum applications.
• Additionally, from 2004 - 2007 Sara was a teacher in Atlanta Public Schools through Teach for America.

Admissions

• Sara is admitted to practice in New York and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Publications

• EEOC: In the Post-COVID-19 Era, Remote Work Not Automatically a Reasonable Accommodation

14 SEPTEMBER 2020 CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE CENTER:BACK TO BUSINESS

• If You Agree This New FMLA Form Is an Improvement, Check Box 1

03 SEPTEMBER 2019 LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW PERSPECTIVES

Education

Harvard Law School, J.D. 2010; Mediator with the Harvard Mediation Program

Emory University, B.A. 2004