Sarah Sparks Herron
About Sarah Sparks Herron
Sarah Sparks Herron serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Investments and Regulatory at Western & Southern Financial Group, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive legal experience, having worked in various roles at Western & Southern Financial Group and previously at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and Thompson Hine LLP.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Sarah Sparks Herron currently serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Investments and Regulatory at Western & Southern Financial Group. She has held this position since 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to her current role, she worked in various legal capacities within the same organization, including Assistant General Counsel for Investments and Regulatory from 2019 to 2023, Counsel for Real Estate and Investments from 2015 to 2018, and Senior Counsel for Investments and Regulatory from 2018 to 2019.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, Sarah Sparks Herron worked at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as an Associate from 2008 to 2012 and as a Summer Associate in 2007. She also served as an Associate at Thompson Hine LLP from 2012 to 2014. Her experience at these firms provided her with a strong foundation in legal practice prior to her tenure in corporate legal roles.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Sparks Herron earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications - Electronic Media from Xavier University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters related to investments and regulatory compliance.
Career Timeline
Sarah Sparks Herron's legal career spans over a decade, beginning with her role as a Summer Associate at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in 2007. She transitioned to an Associate position at the same firm from 2008 to 2012. Following this, she worked at Thompson Hine LLP for two years before joining Western & Southern Financial Group in 2015. Her progression through various legal roles at Western & Southern reflects her growing responsibilities and expertise in the field.