C. McKenna Sauer
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C. McKenna Sauer

Associate
sauer.mckenna@dorsey.com

Overview

McKenna advises a variety of clients and focuses her practice on commercial litigation, creditor’s rights, and bankruptcy matters.
McKenna has represented various clients in federal and state court proceedings across a wide range of industries, including finance, banking, construction, and healthcare. She also has experience prosecuting and defending receiverships, representing the receiver, and advising clients regarding pre-judgment remedies and post-judgment enforcement. 

Education & Admissions

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (J.D., 2024), Willard H. Pedrick Scholar

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University (B.S., Psychology, 2020), summa cum laude

Admissions

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

Experience

  • Represented commercial lender in a receivership action resulting in a full, multi-million-dollar pay-off. 
  • Represented general contractor in breach of contract action resulting in a favorable settlement. 
  • Represents individuals and businesses of all sizes and industries in complex civil disputes. 
  • Represents investors and individual lenders in breach of contract and fraud actions. 

News & Resources

Legal Writings

Co-Author, Abortion Bans Threatening Pregnant Patients Lives Are Unconstitutional, Harvard Law: Bill of Health, 2022

Industries & Practices

Banking & Financial Institutions
Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
Commercial Litigation
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Commercial Litigation

Accolades

Dorsey Pro Bono Champion

  • Consistently providing pro bono legal assistance to those in need through Dorsey’s Pro Bono program
C. McKenna Sauer