Sarah Seidel represents employers in labor and employment disputes, including matters involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wage and hour issues. She also provides proactive counseling and training to management on these issues to assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and to minimize litigation risk. Her work spans the life cycle of employment relationships, from hiring and workplace policy development to discipline, termination, and post-employment restrictions.
Sarah defends employers in state and federal courts. Her litigation experience includes drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs, managing discovery, preparing and taking depositions, and arguing motions. She also represents employers before administrative agencies, including in mediations before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
On the labor side, Sarah advises management in collective bargaining, including reviewing and revising collective bargaining agreements and preparing proposals.
While in law school, Sarah served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Robert N. McDonald of the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
Sarah is an active volunteer for community and legal service organizations, including representing survivors of domestic violence pro bono in protective order proceedings through a partnership with the Women’s Law Center.
Sarah has been selected annually as a Rising Star in Civil Litigation by Maryland Super Lawyers since 2024.