Overview
Sarah Desforges is a member of Smith Anderson’s Banking & Finance practice group, where she supports clients on a wide range of financing transactions.
Prior to joining Smith Anderson, Sarah practiced law in the United Kingdom and Italy. She has experience advising on a variety of financing arrangements and has developed a strong foundation in risk analysis and managing matters that involve evolving legal and regulatory considerations across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys yoga, scuba diving and skydiving. She is a qualified PADI Divemaster and has completed 27 solo skydives. She also enjoys spending time with her Welsh Corgi Pembroke, Indiana.
NOT ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Languages
- French
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
- Duke University School of Law, L.L.M., 2025
- BPP University Law School, L.L.M., 2017
- The University of Law, London, G.D.L.,2016
- University College London, M.A., 2013
- Université de la Sorbonne, B.A., 2012
Bar & Court Admissions
- England & Wales
- Ireland