Sarah Zach
PEOPLE

Sarah Zach

Partner
zach.sarah@dorsey.com

Overview

SARAH'S PRACTICAL INSIGHT AND DEEP EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE, AND LEASING PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ALLOW HER TO DELIVER EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE RESULTS FOR HER CLIENTS.

Sarah is a diligent partner on every aspect of her client’s real estate projects. Her responsive and collaborative approach supports smooth transactions from concept to closing.

Sarah is co-chair of the Real Estate & Land Use group. 

Education & Admissions

Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 2010), summa cum laude; Dean’s List

University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A., 2007), Dean’s List

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • Wisconsin

Experience

Representative Experience

  • Representing a national industrial developer in parcel assemblage and development matters for a multi-phase $100 Million + industrial project located in Illinois, including negotiation of purchase agreements, end-user lease, construction loan documents, joint venture and municipal development agreements.
  • Facilitating a Twin Cities suburban residential and retail mixed-use development ] by securing municipal entitlements and permits, managing environmental issues, negotiating municipal redevelopment agreement, advising client regarding vertical subdivision and title registration matters, and preparing project easement and operating agreements.
  • Representing a multi-family owner/operator in the acquisition of a $300 Million+, 20 propertyportfolio
  • Developing and implementing a stream-lined, fixed fee transaction process facilitating the disposition of more than 250 retail properties across the United States.
  • Successfully securing more than $500 Million in mortgage financing across 12 closings for a Chicago area multi-family and mixed use project owner/operator.

Industries & Practices

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Mortgage Banking
  • Project Development & Finance
  • Real Estate & Land Use

Accolades

     North Star Lawyer

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2021-2025
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Just Deeds Team), 2021
  • Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Rebuilding Our Community Webinar Series), 2021
  • MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2020-2023

Contributed 50+ Pro Bono Hours in 2020

  • Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers Women’s Edition, 2020
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2014 – 2020
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, 2016
  • Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney, 2014
Sarah Zach