Corporate/M&A
Michigan
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Sarah Harper
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions, Impact Investing, Securities and Corporate Governance
Personal
When she’s not at work, Sarah can be found reading fiction, playing in a recreational volleyball league or spending time outside with her husband and their son. She spends as much time as possible at her family’s lake home in northern Michigan during the summer months. Sarah and her husband are big ‘DIY’ people and enthusiastic travelers – they love being active and always have a few projects in the works.
Work Highlights
Speaking Engagement: "Expert Advice and Practical Steps for Setting Up a CDFI Notes Program," 2024 OFN Conference, Oct. 2024, Los Angeles, CA
Speaking Engagement: "Tax Structure + Legal Agreements," ACG University Fall 2024, Sept. 2024
Education
University of Michigan Law School
J.D., cum laude
2017
Ferris State University
B.B.A, summa cum laude
2014
Awards
Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers in America
Ones to Watch, Nonprofit/Charities Law and Corporate Law
Best Lawyers Grand Rapids
2025
"Associates to Watch" for Mergers and Acquisitions in Michigan
Chambers USA
2025
Rising Stars List
Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
2024
Rising Stars List
Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
2025
Young Dealmaker of the Year
Crain's Grand Rapids
2024
A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll
State Bar of Michigan, Tier 3
2020
A Lawyer Helps Pro Bono Honor Roll
State Bar of Michigan, Tier 3
2021
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Guide to the USA
Corporate/M&A - Michigan
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Sarah Harper is recognized for her transactional practice. Her work is both domestic and internationally focused, serving clients across the manufacturing and automotive industries, among others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Sarah is a terrific attorney who is easy to work with. She clearly understands our problems throughout deal processes and executes upon solving them very quickly and efficiently.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USASarah Harper is very responsive and knowledgeable.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USASarah is excellent. She is responsive, professional and very easy to work with. She makes me feel like a priority client, which I truly appreciate.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USASarah Harper provides excellent responsiveness. She is always helpful in responding to inquiries.
Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
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