Sara Peal
A trusted advocate and strategic problem-solver, Sara empowers clients to navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
- Externed for the Center for Disability & Elder Law
- John Paul Stevens Fellowship Recipient
- Received University of Illinois’ Rickert Award for Service
Sara Peal
Attorney in St. Louis, MO
Sara is an associate attorney in our St. Louis office, providing innovative counsel across healthcare, medical malpractice, toxic torts, and business and commercial litigation. Known for her analytical rigor, Sara delivers forward-thinking legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique objectives, ensuring both proactive risk management and actionable results.
While in law school, Sara led a nationwide research initiative on reproductive healthcare laws alongside Professor Robin Wilson, gaining recognition at the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys Symposium and on NPR Illinois’s Undebates. Her strong foundation in legal research drives meticulous analysis and equips her to tackle complex legal challenges with creativity and precision.
Sara is deeply committed to public service, spending three years volunteering and externing at the Center for Disability & Elder Law, where she earned the prestigious John Paul Stevens Fellowship. She offered estate planning guidance, conducted comprehensive legal research, and advocated for clients in family law matters under a 711 license.
Sara earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she was honored with the Rickert Award for Service—the college’s highest distinction—for her leadership and volunteer work. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University, double majoring in Marketing and Professional Sales with a minor in Law, Ethics, and Decision Making.
Outside the office, Sara runs a K-pop YouTube channel, connecting with a global audience and sharing her insights with the community. She is also passionate about reading, gaming, and needlework.
Credentials
Education:
J.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Rickert Award for Service, John Paul Stevens Fellowship
B.S., Indiana University, Hal and Ruth Keeling Scholarship, Dean’s Scholar, Harold F. Bull Scholarship
A.A., Jefferson College, College Acceleration Program
Licensure(s) and Admission(s):
State Courts of Missouri
Professional Affiliations:
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Presentations/Publications
Presentations
“NPR Illinois’s Undebates on Reproductive Rights,” Student Tabling at Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys Symposium (2024)
Publications
“International Survey of Family Law”, 2024, recognized contributor
Awards/Recognition
Rickert Award for Service, University of Illinois, 2025
John Paul Stevens Fellow, University of Illinois, 2025
Public Profile
Sara is an associate attorney in our St. Louis office, providing innovative counsel across healthcare, medical malpractice, toxic torts, and business and commercial litigation. Known for her analytical rigor, Sara delivers forward-thinking legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique objectives, ensuring both proactive risk management and actionable results.
While in law school, Sara led a nationwide research initiative on reproductive healthcare laws alongside Professor Robin Wilson, gaining recognition at the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys Symposium and on NPR Illinois’s Undebates. Her strong foundation in legal research drives meticulous analysis and equips her to tackle complex legal challenges with creativity and precision.
Sara is deeply committed to public service, spending three years volunteering and externing at the Center for Disability & Elder Law, where she earned the prestigious John Paul Stevens Fellowship. She offered estate planning guidance, conducted comprehensive legal research, and advocated for clients in family law matters under a 711 license.
Sara earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she was honored with the Rickert Award for Service—the college’s highest distinction—for her leadership and volunteer work. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University, double majoring in Marketing and Professional Sales with a minor in Law, Ethics, and Decision Making.
Outside the office, Sara runs a K-pop YouTube channel, connecting with a global audience and sharing her insights with the community. She is also passionate about reading, gaming, and needlework.
