Experienced Native Alaskan Corporation Lawyer Sara Peterson and Associate Rachel Richards Add Further Depth to Dorsey Team
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Sara Peterson has joined the Corporate practice as Of Counsel. Ms. Peterson’s practice is focused on corporate and transactional matters and she has developed significant expertise in Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) government contracts with minority-owned businesses. Ms. Peterson was previously associate general counsel with Bristol Bay Native Corporation. She received a B.A. (International Business) from Alaska Pacific University and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law.
In addition, Rachel Richards has joined the Litigation practice as an Associate. Ms. Richards was previously Assistant General Counsel with a Federal government agency. She received a B.A. (French) from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Michigan.
Commenting on the announcement, Jahna Lindemuth, a Partner and Head of Dorsey’s Anchorage office said., “We are very pleased that Sara and Rachel have decided to join Dorsey. Sara’s strong connections in the Alaska Native community will help us better serve that community. Rachel has gained valuable experience in her time with the Federal government which will be beneficial to the Firm’s litigation clients in the Anchorage office.”