Sara Butler

Sara Butler focuses her litigation practice on representing and defending healthcare professionals and organizations from all aspects of legal claims. More recently, her practice has expanded to include briefing and arguing state and federal appeals. Sara also maintains an active practice assisting pharmaceutical and healthcare companies in navigating regulatory and legal compliance and business issues that can arise. She seeks to fulfill each client's individual needs and resolve matters in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

Prior to joining Hinshaw, Sara was a staff attorney with the Dane County Circuit Court. Sara's background includes internships with the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Illinois in the Western Division, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Criminal Appeals Unit of Wisconsin's Department of Justice. These experiences provided Sara with a diverse perspective on handling cases at any point in the legal process and knowledge on how to best adapt legal arguments to achieve specific goals.

• American Health Law Association
• Association for Women Lawyers
• Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• Milwaukee Bar Association
• Wisconsin State Bar

• University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Dean's List
  • Bruce F. Beilfuss Memorial Award, 2021
  • Pro Bono Society Membership and Award of Distinction, Tier Two

Outside the office, Sara enjoys visiting art museums and learning about art history. When Wisconsin weather permits, she also enjoys hiking, golfing, and walking her dog.