| Sarah M. Barrios practices primarily in the areas of family law, environmental law, and commercial litigation. She also has a strong interest in educational law and policy.
Education
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (Juris Doctorate, 2010)
Honors:
- W.P. Carey/Armstrong Prize for Achievement in Public Service 2010
- Order of the Barristers
- Val Cordova Scholarship Recipient 2007, 2008, 2009
- Berch Scholar 2010
- Pedrick Scholar, Fall 2008, 2009
- CALI Award for Excellence in Academics – Environmental Justice 2009, Education Law 2009
Advocacy:
- Perfect Score Award, ABA National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition 2009
- Jenckes Closing Argument Competition, 1st Place Winner, 2007
- Client Counseling Competition, 1st Place Winner, 2007
Publications & Presentations:
- Symposium Editor, Arizona State Law Journal 2009-2010
- Meeting Expectations: Arizona’s Approach to the “Potential Responsible Party” Notification and Coverage Under Commercial General Liability Policies, 42 Ariz. St. L.J. 381 (2010).
- Courses Offered: Advocacy in Context; Legal Studies in Advocacy for Barrett Honors College 2008-2010
Northern Arizona University (M.Ed. Educational Leadership, with Distinction, 2009)
University of Arizona (B.A. in Education, 2004)
- American Mock Trial Association, Captain, 3rd place National Team, Keal Division, 2006
- Desert Classic Invitational, Co-Founder & Director
Professional Activities and Experience
- The State Bar of Arizona
- Los Abogados, Hispanic Section of the Maricopa County Bar
- Young Lawyers Division of the Bar
- DRI, the Voice of the Defense Bar – Committee Member: Toxic Torts & Environmental, ADR
Public Service & Community Affairs
- Head Coach, Sun Devil Mock Trial
- Advocacy Program Against Domestic Violence
- Youth Mentoring Board, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Co-founder & Advocacy Director 2008-2009
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