Sarah Aboukhair
About Sarah Aboukhair
Sarah Aboukhair serves as the Director and Senior Legal Counsel at Liberty Global, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse legal background, including experience at prominent firms such as Jones Day and Shearman & Sterling LLP, and holds degrees in Business Administration and Law from Southern Methodist University.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Sarah Aboukhair serves as Director, Senior Legal Counsel at Liberty Global. She has held this position since 2023, bringing her extensive legal expertise to the organization. In this role, she focuses on high-level deal execution and applies her strategic mindset to deliver results. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience at Jones Day
Prior to her current role, Sarah Aboukhair worked at Jones Day as an Associate from 2017 to 2020 in Dallas. During her tenure, she developed her legal skills and gained valuable experience in various legal matters. She initially joined Jones Day as a Summer Associate in 2016 for a two-month period, further enhancing her understanding of the legal field.
Educational Background
Sarah Aboukhair holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a Marketing Major and English Minor from Southern Methodist University. She also earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from SMU Dedman School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was recognized in the Order of the Coif. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business.
Legal and Marketing Experience
Before her legal career, Sarah Aboukhair gained experience in marketing as an intern at Republic Property Group from 2012 to 2014. She also worked as a Corporate Counsel Legal Extern at BT Group for three months in 2016. After her time at Jones Day, she continued her legal career at Shearman & Sterling LLP as an Associate from 2020 to 2023 in Dallas, Texas.
Skills and Expertise
Sarah Aboukhair possesses strong skills in negotiation and stakeholder/client engagement. She has expertise in cross-functional collaboration and creative problem solving. Her ability to apply project management and strategic thinking skills enables her to thrive in fast-paced environments. She utilizes emotional intelligence to enhance her effectiveness in high-level deal execution.