Atty. Sarah Hess Mackenzie

Atty. Sarah Hess Mackenzie

Sarah Mackenzie is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group. Sarah represents private and public companies in complex mergers and acquisitions, carve-out transactions, joint ventures, inbound international business transactions, and securities offerings.

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Profile Summary

About Sarah Hess Mackenzie at a glance

Sarah Hess Mackenzie is a m&a and securities attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sarah Mackenzie is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Business Transactions Group
  • Sarah represents private and public companies in complex mergers and acquisitions, carve-out transactions, joint ventures, inbound international business transactions, and securities offerings
  • Her practice also includes counseling companies on corporate governance, ongoing SEC compliance, and other general corporate matters
  • Sarah earned her J.D., cum laude, in 2009 from Washington and Lee University School of Law, where she was a member of the Washington and Lee Law Review and served as a Burks Scholar
  • She received her B.A. in religious studies and linguistics from Dartmouth College in 2005
  • She is a member of the State Bars of Georgia and Virginia and the American Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Hess Mackenzie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah Hess Mackenzie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Sarah Hess Mackenzie's law office located?
Sarah Hess Mackenzie's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Hess Mackenzie handle?
Sarah Hess Mackenzie focuses on m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Sarah Hess Mackenzie go to law school?
Sarah Hess Mackenzie earned their education at (J.D., 2009).
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What awards or recognition has Sarah Hess Mackenzie received?
Sarah Hess Mackenzie's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 2009

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026

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