Sarah Brown
Partner
Kansas City Civil Litigation Attorney | Employment & Personal Injury Lawyer
With over 35 years of courtroom experience, Sarah Brown is a trusted Kansas City employment and personal injury attorney who has built her career helping employees and injured individuals stand up to powerful institutions. She represents clients in workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases — including those involving schools — and fights for victims of sexual abuse, medical negligence, and wrongful death. Sarah’s compassionate yet determined approach ensures her clients always feel supported as they pursue justice and accountability.
If you or a loved one has been discriminated against, harassed, or harmed by negligence or abuse, Sarah can help you understand your rights and what comes next.
Sarah’s legal career is rooted in one belief — every person deserves a skilled, empathetic advocate. She helps employees facing unfair treatment in their workplaces or educational environments and represents families seeking justice after serious injury or abuse. Beyond litigation, Sarah also advises clients on employment contracts and severance agreements and serves as a certified mediator for employment disputes, offering resolution options outside of court when appropriate.
Sarah earned her B.A. from Trinity College (1979) and her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law (1984). She is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in both Kansas and Missouri.
A respected leader in the legal community, Sarah is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), and the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. She frequently serves as a speaker and panelist on employment and litigation topics.
About Sarah
Experience & Results
Civil Litigation Expertise: Over 35 years representing employees and injured individuals in state and federal courts.
Employment Law Cases: Discrimination, harassment, retaliation (including school environments).
Personal Injury & Abuse Cases: Clergy and teacher sexual abuse, wrongful death, medical malpractice, vehicular negligence, invasion of privacy, and defamation.
Negotiation & Mediation: Drafts, reviews, and negotiates employment contracts and severance agreements; certified mediator.
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer (2009, 2011–2023)
Dean of the Trial Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (2023)
Courageous Attorney Award, Kansas Bar Association (2017)
Women’s Justice Award – Litigation Practitioner (2014)
Recognition & Awards
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