About Sarah L.
Sarah L. Lawrence built a practice that bridges formal legal training and practical dispute settlement. She completed undergraduate studies at the University of Hawaii in 1964, earning a B.S. in English and Tropical Agriculture. Nearly two decades later she returned to law school and received her J.D. from New College of California School of Law in 1981.
Her path through two distinct fields — the humanities and agricultural studies, followed by law — shaped a pragmatic approach to legal problems. After completing her J.D., Lawrence moved into roles that combined client counseling and neutral dispute resolution. Over time she took on leadership responsibilities and came to be known inside her practice for steady judgment and an even-handed manner at the table.
Lawrence serves as senior attorney and mediator at Sarah Lawrence & Associates. In that role she provides legal counsel and runs mediation sessions for parties seeking alternatives to court. Her work as a mediator requires careful listening, a willingness to identify shared ground, and the ability to keep conversations constructive when stakes rise. Those are skills she applies in both one-on-one sessions and multiparty mediations.
Colleagues describe her practice style as measured. She favors clear explanations and practical options over legal theory alone. Clients who seek mediation from her typically want a path to resolution that avoids prolonged litigation. Lawrence frames choices plainly and helps parties weigh practical consequences alongside legal risks.
Over the decades she has maintained a private practice structure that allows her to blend advisory work with active dispute resolution. She handles intake, prepares mediation plans, and conducts sessions that aim to produce enforceable settlements when appropriate. She also advises clients on the legal implications of settlement terms so agreements are durable and effective.
Outside the mediation room, Lawrence’s background in English and Tropical Agriculture informs a methodical and detail-oriented approach to documents and negotiation points. That combination of analysis and attention to communication helps in both drafting settlement terms and in guiding parties toward workable outcomes.
Now in practice at Sarah Lawrence & Associates, she applies years of training and experience to helping clients resolve disputes through mediation and informed legal counsel. She currently concentrates her practice on mediation and related legal counseling at Sarah Lawrence & Associates.
