Sarah Malham
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Sarah Malham

Associate
malham.sarah@dorsey.com

Overview

Sarah delivers strategic, high-impact advocacy for her clients throughout all stages of litigation.

Sarah represents clients in Dorsey’s Commercial Litigation group where she handles high-stakes civil disputes across a range of industries in state and federal courts throughout the country. She drives key aspects of case strategy through dispositive motion practice, rigorous analysis of complex legal issues, and disciplined management of discovery and disclosure. Sarah brings meaningful courtroom experience, including preparing and arguing pretrial motions and motions to dismiss, conducting evidentiary hearings, and examining witnesses. She consistently positions matters for efficient, favorable resolution.

Sarah has been recognized as a 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree and named one of Arizona’s Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys, reflecting her commitment to both client advocacy and public service.  

Education & Admissions

Arizona State University (J.D., 2021), Willard H. Pedrick Scholar; Executive Note and Comment Editor, Corporate and Business Law Journal 

University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.A., English, 2018), UAB Honors College Graduate, English Honors Society

Admissions

  • Arizona
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado 

Experience

  • Representing mechanics lien holders in connection with unpaid obligations
  • Representing lenders in matters involving defaulting obligations
  • Litigating claims involving breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and misrepresentation
  • Negotiating favorable settlements in front of various administrative bodies
  • Representing landlords and tenants in commercial lease disputes 

Industries & Practices

Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Accolades

Dorsey Pro Bono Champion

  • Consistently providing pro bono legal assistance to those in need through Dorsey’s Pro Bono program
  • Super Lawyers®, "Southwest Rising Star," 2025
  • Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, "Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys," 2025
Sarah Malham