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Sarah K. Duran

Partner

T 206.757.8035 Seattle
The days I enjoy most are those when I close a complex deal or resolve a challenging problem.
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As a former in-house attorney, Sarah Duran understands how legal and business teams work together and what it takes to get deals done. She advises clients on complex commercial transactions, with broad experience in artificial intelligence, media and entertainment, procurement and supply chain, and data licensing. Clients value her practical approach and clear guidance—built to support business goals while keeping legal risk in check.

Sarah leads strategic technology transactions for businesses with a global reach, and she brings that same deliberate approach to companies of all sizes—from multinational corporations to midsize businesses and startups. Clients rely on her for a wide range of work, including software, data and content licenses; cloud and hosted services; hardware purchases; supply chain and distribution agreements; and website counseling, including drafting and updating website terms and platform rules.

Practice Highlights

Complex commercial transactions

Served as primary outside counsel on contract negotiations to implement and deliver mission‑critical technology services for a major international sporting event.

Artificial intelligence

Negotiated terms for a workforce management technology system for an international Fortune 100 company, enabling AI-driven recruiting and management of employees and independent contractors.

Supply chains

Acted as primary outside counsel for the release and go-to-market of a mixed reality device, including OEM contracting, channel distribution (distributors/resellers), and direct-to-consumer sales.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2006
  • 2005
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 2006
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2007
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 2006
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2007
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2009

Education

  • J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law, 2005, summa cum laude  
  • B.A., History, Occidental College

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW)
    • King County Bar Association

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Artificial Intelligence Law, 2026-present
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