Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She practices in the firm’s Litigation Department.

Sarah graduated with High Honors from the George Washington University Law School, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, Sarah interned at the U.S. Department of State Office of the Legal Adviser, as well as the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.

Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and Spanish from the University of Miami. Prior to attending law school, Sarah worked in international development at a Washington, D.C.-area non-profit.

Sarah is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Publications

• Co-author, "USA - Sanctions Laws and Regulations 2027," ICLG, September 17, 2026

Capabilities

• Litigation
• Higher Education
• International Trade Advisory and Enforcement
• National Security
• Sanctions and Export Enforcement
• White Collar Defense and Investigations

Credentials

Education:

• George Washington University - 2024 Juris Doctor
• University of Miami - 2017 Bachelor of Arts

Admissions:

• District of Columbia Bar