Sarah Zeld focuses on civil litigation, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and business representation. She has represented banks, financial institutions, debt buyers, credit reporting agencies, and a wide range of businesses in state and federal litigation.

Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Zeld spent more than thirteen years with a federal government agency, serving as a Trial Attorney and Assistant Chief Counsel. In that role, she litigated complex federal matters involving statutory, regulatory, and constitutional issues. She was nominated by the Chicago Federal Executive Board as a 2018 Federal Employee of the Year Finalist. She also previously practiced customs and international trade law with a Chicago-based law firm, advising businesses on import/export legal issues.

Ms. Zeld brings a depth of litigation experience, strong legal analysis, negotiating skills, and a practical, client-­focused approach to every matter. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve the best outcomes both in and out of court.

She is a member of the American Bar Association.

Education

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, LL.M in International Business and Trade Law

  • With High Honors

Michigan State University College of Law, J.D. 

  • Received the Jurisprudence Achievement Award for achieving the top grade in Negotiation coursework 
  • Member of the MSU International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team, twice competing in the prestigious Willem C. Vis Annual Moot Competition in Vienna, Austria

Michigan State University, B.A. 

Admissions

Illinois

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. Court of International Trade

U.S. Immigration Court