As a shareholder in Baker Donelson's Birmingham, Alabama office, Sara M. Turner is committed to advancing the interests of her clients through her experience and innovative legal solutions. Serving as the chair of the Firm's Hospitality Industry Service Team and Second Vice-President of DRI, Sara proactively connects with in-house counsel and other professionals to exchange insights and promote growth.
Sara's background includes successful tenures as the former Secretary-Treasurer of DRI, DRI Board Member, and Chair of DRI's Retail and Hospitality and Technology Committees. She has refined her skills in managing a wide array of litigation claims. These include hospitality, franchise, timeshare, human trafficking, product liability, drug and medical device, class action, and commercial litigation.
Sara not only has experience serving as outside general counsel but also excels at coordinating nationwide defense strategies for her clients. When alternative dispute resolution methods fail, Sara skillfully represents clients before arbitrators, judges, and juries, leveraging her considerable trial experience and deep industry knowledge.