About Sarah
Federal and state product liability litigation counsel
Sarah Odegaard helps clients with product liability litigation, defending companies in complex negligence and products liability cases involving catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death. She also handles consumer warranty and consumer fraud-based litigation for manufacturers. In addition, Sarah has represented institutions accused of negligence arising out of childhood sexual abuse. Sarah has litigated a wide range of disputes in state and federal courts.
Before joining Quarles, Sarah represented common interest developments in litigation and transactional matters.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Southern California Super Lawyers® "Rising Stars" (2022: Product Liability)
- Southern California Super Lawyers® "Rising Stars" (2021: Personal Injury General - Defense)
- Minnesota Super Lawyers® "Rising Stars" (2014-2015: Personal Injury General)
Professional & Civic Activities
- DRI Inc., member (2019-present)
- Orange County Bar Association, member
- The Raise Foundation, Orange County, board of directors, vice chair (current); board member
- Public Law Center, pro bono volunteer
- Street Law, volunteer (2005-2008)
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2008)
- Macalester College (B.A., cum laude, 2004)
Bar Admissions
- California
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Minnesota
- Supreme Court of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, All Districts of California
- Supreme Court of California
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota