Overview

Sarah K. Watt represents private and public employers in federal and state court litigation and before administrative agencies regarding claims of discrimination including race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and numerous other types of employment law matters.

In addition to her litigation practice, Sarah counsels employers on a wide variety of employment issues, such as hiring practices, employment policies, disability accommodations and leave administration, and conducting labor and employee relations investigations.

Prior to joining Littler, Sarah was employed in human resources, with a focus in talent acquisition, recruiting, investigation metrics and compliance.

During law school, Sarah was selected to compete in a regional negotiations tournament with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board and on a trial team in regional competitions. She served as a class senator with the Student Bar Association, and as a unit and individual prayer mentor to incoming law students.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Employment and Labor Section

Arizona State Bar

Speaking Engagements

2023 Arizona Regional Employer Conference

Phoenix, AZ

November 1, 2023

2022 Arizona Regional Employer Conference

Phoenix, AZ

October 13, 2022

2021 Arizona Virtual Regional Employer Conference

Phoenix, AZ

October 12, 2021

Protecting Confidential Information and Customers Through the Use of Restrictive Covenant Agreements

Phoenix, AZ

September 29, 2021

From #MeToo to #WhatToDo? Time to Reboot Your Harassment Training and Investigation Protocols

Rocky Mountain Employer Conference

September 21, 2018

Feeling Any Better Yet? A Checkup For Your Arizona Paid Sick Leave Aches and Pains

March 29, 2018

Arizona Paid Sick Time Update - Are you Compliant?

2017 Littler Arizona Employer Conference

October 17, 2017

Diagnoses and Prescriptions: Top Ten Things Employers Need to Know About Arizona Paid Sick Time Before July 1, 2017

June 6, 2017

Education

  • J.D., Liberty University School of Law, 2016
  • B.S., Colorado State University, 2010

Bar Admission

Arizona
Colorado

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado