Sarah K. Duran
Partner
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
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
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 2006
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2005
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 2006
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2007
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U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 2006
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2007
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2009
Education
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J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law, 2005, summa cum laude
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B.A., History, Occidental College
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW)
- King County Bar Association
Professional Recognition
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- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Artificial Intelligence Law, 2026-present