Biography
Sara Morgan was born in Nis, Serbia, and moved to Cleveland, Ohio, during their early years. They relocated to Washington at the end of 2024 and have been in love with exploring and experiencing everything that Washington State has to offer.
Sara’s passion for law and family law in particular began from an early age, as they witnessed their own family struggling to figure out the legal system. Sara understands the immense weight of going through a family law case and aims to give each of their clients the thorough and compassionate advocacy they are looking for. Their own insight and experience allow them to approach each client and case with empathy and compassion.
Sara began working in family law during law school and has been practicing family law ever since. Sara is extremely passionate about advocating for and representing LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those who are transgender, and their families. Since high school, they have been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, and in law school, they began representing queer and transgender clients as a legal intern. They believe that every person has the right to work with an attorney who understands their experience and will approach them and their situation with empathy and understanding. Sara believes in lifelong learning and has a fierce commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
Interesting Facts
Sara’s priority is understanding what your ultimate goal and ideal outcome are. They prioritize working with each client to develop a comprehensive ‘game plan’ to help ease any anxiety and set clear expectations going forward. Sara believes in a compassionate forward approach, which involves cooperation and negotiation when possible but also fierce advocacy when necessary. Their ultimate goal is to provide each client with an understanding of the legal system and their case in particular, so they feel empowered to make decisions and feel confident in the outcome of their case.
Sara Morgan’s educational journey is marked by a passion for learning and community involvement. As an undergraduate student at Cleveland State University, Sara double majored in political science and economics. They were a member of the Jack, Joseph, and Mandel honors college and graduated summa cum laude during the peak of COVID and lockdown in 2020. During this time, they had no solid direction and decided to apply for AmeriCorps as a College Guide for adult learners. This experience is what ultimately led them to apply for law school in looking for a way to make a deeper and more meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Continuing at their alma mater, Sara decided to attend the Cleveland State University College of Law and graduated cum laude class of May 2024. They were the president of OUTlaw, their school’s LGBTQ+ advocacy group, for two years and received the pro bono award for community service. During law school, they gained a vast variety of experiences, including at Equality Ohio, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Trans Ohio, Cleveland Municipal Court, and multiple private law firms, which ultimately led them to the decision to continue practicing family law as a licensed attorney.
Sara regularly fosters kittens and cats in their free time. They also volunteer for virtual name and gender marker change clinics through Trans Ohio.