Sarah Zach
PEOPLE

Sarah Zach

Partner
zach.sarah@dorsey.com

Overview

SARAH'S PRACTICAL INSIGHT AND DEEP EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND LEASING PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY DELIVER EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE RESULTS FOR HER CLIENTS.

Sarah is a diligent partner on every aspect of her client’s real estate projects. Her responsive and collaborative approach supports smooth transactions from concept to closing.

Sarah is co-chair of the Real Estate & Land Use group. 

Education & Admissions

Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2010), summa cum laude; Dean’s List

University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A., 2007), Dean’s List

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin

Experience

Representative Experience

  • Representing a national industrial developer in parcel assemblage and development matters for a multi-phase $100 Million + industrial project located in Illinois, including negotiation of purchase agreements, end-user lease, construction loan documents, joint venture and municipal development agreements.
  • Facilitating a Twin Cities suburban residential and retail mixed-use development ] by securing municipal entitlements and permits, managing environmental issues, negotiating municipal redevelopment agreement, advising client regarding vertical subdivision and title registration matters, and preparing project easement and operating agreements.
  • Representing a multi-family owner/operator in the acquisition of a $300 Million+, 20 propertyportfolio
  • Developing and implementing a stream-lined, fixed fee transaction process facilitating the disposition of more than 250 retail properties across the United States.
  • Successfully securing more than $500 Million in mortgage financing across 12 closings for a Chicago area multi-family and mixed use project owner/operator.

Industries & Practices

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Mortgage Banking
  • Project Development & Finance
  • Real Estate & Land Use

Accolades

     North Star Lawyer

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2021-2023
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Just Deeds Team), 2021
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Rebuilding Our Community Webinar Series), 2021
  • MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2020

Contributed 50+ Pro Bono Hours in 2020

  • Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers Women’s Edition, 2020
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2014 – 2020
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, 2016
  • Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney, 2014
Sarah Zach