Sarah E. Delaney, Counsel at our Dallas law office
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Sarah E. Delaney

Counsel
Dallas
Services
Special Litigation and Compliance Investigations, Government Enforcement, and White Collar Defense
Biography

Sarah Delaney is a member of Snell & Wilmer’s Special Litigation and Compliance Practice Group, focusing her practice on internal investigations, international trade, government relations, and commercial litigation. In addition to her litigation practice, Sarah advises and counsels clients regarding the False Claims Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, export controls, and international trade best practices.

Prior to returning to private practice, Sarah served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, where she investigated and prosecuted cases involving the False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act. She also defended the United States and federal agencies in a wide range of civil matters, including constitutional and regulatory challenges, employment discrimination, immigration, and medical malpractice.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona
  • Texas


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas


Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law (J.D.)
    • Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law, Articles Editor
    • Greene County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Clinic Intern
    • William Minor Lile Moot Court, First Round Best Orator
  • Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service (B.S., Foreign Service, cum laude)
    • Center for Student Programs Outstanding Leader Award
    • Georgetown Office of Leadership Development, Co-Coordinator
    • John Carroll Fellow
    • Omicron Delta Kappa

Languages

Spanish

Experience

Previous Professional Experience

  • United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, Assistant United States Attorney
  • Snell & Wilmer, Associate
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Intern for Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn
  • Deloitte Consulting, Federal Consultant

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Women Lawyers Association

Community Involvement

  • Junior League of Dallas

Representative Presentations and Publications

Publications
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Nov 25, 2025
Global Connection

Global Connection – November 2025

Jul 17, 2025
Legal Alerts

U.S. Government Revives DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group