Sarah O’Brien

Associate Mergers & Acquisitions Private Equity

Austin +1 512 355 4652

Overview

Sarah O’Brien is a corporate associate in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice focuses on private M&A, PE, emerging companies, venture capital and corporate venture capital. Sarah’s work encompasses many industries, including consumer products, medical technology and renewables.

Counsel, O’Brien Venture Law

Associate, Sidley Austin LLP

Associate, Shearman & Sterling LLP

Sarah provides counsel for immigrants seeking relief through VAWA, individuals who need gender affirming legal services, and minority run small businesses looking for venture capital funding.

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Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2021Texas

Education

  • University of Virginia School of LawJ.D.2020

    Editor, Virginia Journal of Law and Technology

    Social Programming Chair, Black Law Students Association

    Vice President of Marketing, Rivanna Investments

  • The George Washington UniversityB.A., International Affairs (Security Politics Concentration); Political Science (Public Policy Focus)cum laude2015