Sarah Buchanan

Sarah Buchanan is an associate with Foulston’s transactional and business law practice group in the firm’s Wichita office. Sarah assists her clients by drafting contracts and organizational documents, and by providing valuable research and drafting memoranda on emerging legal issues.

Sarah received her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. During law school, she served as a research assistant where she gained experience reviewing and evaluating securities law, ERISA, and banking issues. She also served as a summer associate at Foulston, assisting with research on transactional and litigation matters, and drafting memoranda, briefs, and client communications. 

In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her dog, taking on DIY projects, and weightlifting. 

Education

• University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2021)
  Kansas Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, Vol. 69; Rice Scholar; Dean’s Diversity Leadership Council, Member; CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Writing for Law Practice
• Wichita State University (B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice, magna cum laude, 2018)
  Pre-Law Students Association, Vice President (2017-2018); Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society, Member (2016-2018); Policy Debate Team (2015-2016)

Admissions

• Kansas (2021)
• U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas (2021)

• Business & Corporate Law
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Renewable Energy, Storage & Transmission

• University of Kansas School of Law, Research Assistant for Professor Alexander Platt (2020-2021)
• Foulston Siefkin LLP, Summer Associate (2019, 2020)

• American Bar Association
• Kansas Bar Association
• Wichita Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
• Wichita Women Attorneys Association
   

2020

• Kansas COVID-19 Immunity Law Raises Questions for Employers
  - Midwest Employment Law Letter, Vol. 1, No. 9