Sara E. Lowry
About Sara E. Lowry
Sara E. Lowry is a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Albany, NY, where she has worked since 2018. She serves as the Associate Director of Legal Services, overseeing nearly 40 staff members and expanding the legal department to include 14 offices.
Work at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Sara E. Lowry has served as a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) since 2018. In this role, she provides legal assistance to refugees, immigrants, and paroled Afghan arrivals. In April 2022, she was promoted to Associate Director of Legal Services, where she has expanded the legal department to include 14 offices. Lowry oversees nearly 40 staff members dedicated to serving vulnerable populations in Albany, NY.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current role, Sara E. Lowry worked in various legal positions. She was a Volunteer Attorney at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she served as an Attorney at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Case Manager at the Wayne County Third Circuit Court for four months in 2012, gaining valuable experience in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Sara E. Lowry earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and French from Grand Valley State University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal services for refugees and immigrants.
Early Career and Skills
Before entering the legal field, Sara E. Lowry worked as a Customer Service Team Leader at Central Transport from 2009 to 2010. This role provided her with foundational skills in customer service and team management. Her diverse work experience contributes to her effectiveness in managing legal services and supporting her team at USCRI.