Sarah L. Wixson

Attorney Sarah L. Wixson is a litigation partner at Varnum and serves as Co-Chair of the Health Care Practice Team and Women’s Affinity Group. Her practice covers an array of services and industries, including health care, business, litigation and real estate. As a litigator, Wixson has successfully prosecuted claims and defended corporate clients and individuals in connection with partnership agreements, contracts, business arrangements, shareholder disputes, real estate matters and complex commercial litigation.

Recognized for her professional excellence, Wixson was named an “Influential Woman of Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in 2023 and a “Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s Detroit Business in 2024, an honor recognizing only 31 attorneys. Additionally, Best Lawyers® named her to the “Ones to Watch” list, a designation given to attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Outside of her practice, Wixson is the Co-Chair of the Women’s Affinity Group at Varnum and serves on three councils for the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. She graduated from Wayne State University Law School and earned her undergraduate degree from Hope College.