Atty. Sarah A. Murray
Experienced liaison between Indian tribes and businesses. Problem-solver for complex legislative, regulatory and legal issues.
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Sarah A. Murray is a entertainment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Native American Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Experienced liaison between Indian tribes and businesses
- Problem-solver for complex legislative, regulatory and legal issues
- Former attorney for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice
- Sarah Murray provides counsel on laws, regulations and legislation related to administrative law, regulatory compliance, land use, Indian affairs and tribal gaming
- Her experience serving as an attorney at multiple federal agencies and rich knowledge of the historical, legal and constitutional underpinnings of the relationship between Indian tribes and the U.S. government makes her an asset to both tribal nations and the companies that do business with them
- Sarah advocates for tribal nations and represents their interests in high-level interactions with the U.S. government, whether she is navigating regulation of tribal water systems or channeling federal investment into Indian country
- She conducts pre-investment due diligence for renewable energy, natural resource and corporate gaming companies and navigates complex issues related to sovereign immunity and tribal law
- Sarah spent four years at the Department of the Interior, most recently serving as an attorney in the Division of Indian Affairs within Interior’s Solicitor’s Office
- She previously served as both chief of staff and senior counselor to the assistant secretary of Indian Affairs
- Prior, Sarah served at the National Indian Gaming Commission as a staff attorney and counselor to the chair
- Sarah began her public sector career as a trial attorney for the Department of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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