Sara Clasper is an emerging companies and venture capital attorney who advises clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including entity formation, equity issuances, debt and equity financings, due diligence, mergers, acquisitions and business sales. She represents emerging growth companies, VC-backed startups, founders and investors—offering strategic, practical guidance designed to support each stage of growth.
Clients value Sara’s responsiveness, strong command of corporate law and her ability to provide efficient solutions without compromising risk management. She has a deep understanding of the challenges startups face and helps position them for long-term success.
Before focusing on transactional work, Sara practiced as a litigator, where she sharpened her negotiation and problem-solving skills and developed a nuanced understanding of the contract provisions most likely to cause disputes. This experience enables her to identify potential pitfalls in deal terms and proactively address them during negotiations—adding depth and foresight to every transaction she handles.
Professional & Community Affiliations
- Maryland State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Montgomery County Bar Association, Member
- Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland, Membe
Publications
- The Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in Bankruptcy Proceedings – Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law, June 2017
- “A Tale of Two Minority Groups: Can Two Different Minority Groups Bring a Coalition Suit Under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?” 63 Cath. U. L. Rev. 271 (Fall 2013).
