Sara Starrfield
About Sara Starrfield
Sara Starrfield serves as the Director of Risk Management Counsel at Benesch Law, where she has worked since 2018. She manages risk management initiatives, oversees multiple departments, and provides ethics training for employees.
Work at Benesch Law
Sara Starrfield has served as the Director of Risk Management Counsel at Benesch Law since 2018. In this role, she manages firm-wide risk management initiatives, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity and information governance. She oversees multiple departments, including Records, Conflicts and Intake, Docket, E-Filing, and Library. Additionally, she is responsible for the yearly renewal of various insurance policies, including malpractice, cyber, property, and employee insurance. Starrfield also assists with subpoena responses and sanctions issues involving firm employees, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Previous Experience at Matrix Pointe Software
Before joining Benesch Law, Sara Starrfield worked as an Attorney at Matrix Pointe Software from 2015 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to the legal aspects of the company, gaining valuable experience that would inform her subsequent role in risk management. Her background in legal practice has equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal issues and manage risk effectively.
Education and Expertise
Sara Starrfield holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Arizona State University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in risk management and legal compliance, equipping her with the knowledge necessary to address various legal and ethical challenges within the firm.
Risk Management Responsibilities
In her role as Director of Risk Management Counsel, Sara Starrfield is responsible for managing the firm's risk management initiatives. This includes overseeing cybersecurity measures and information governance policies. She also provides ethics training for all employees at Benesch Law, ensuring that the firm adheres to ethical standards. Additionally, she reviews and negotiates firm contracts and outside counsel guidelines, which are essential for maintaining the firm's legal integrity.