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Atty. Sara Whaley Davey

Atty. Sara Whaley Davey

Sara Whaley Davey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sara Whaley, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024.

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Profile Summary

About Sara Whaley Davey at a glance

Sara Whaley Davey is a employment and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Sara Whaley Davey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Sara Whaley, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara Whaley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Sara Whaley Davey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara Whaley Davey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sara Whaley Davey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Sara Whaley Davey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sara Whaley Davey

Where is Sara Whaley Davey's law office located?
Sara Whaley Davey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sara Whaley Davey handle?
Sara Whaley Davey focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Sara Whaley Davey go to law school?
Sara Whaley Davey earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Sara Whaley Davey for a consultation?
You can contact Sara Whaley Davey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Sara Whaley Davey received?
Sara Whaley Davey's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

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