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Sara Watson

Associate

New York

T: +1 212 225 2616
sawatson@cgsh.com
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Sara Watson

Sara Watson’s practice focuses on litigation and bankruptcy.

Sara joined the firm in 2021.

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Selected Activities

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Managing Editor, Michigan Journal of International Law, University of Michigan Law School

Publications

  • Sections 13/16: Group Formation & Short-Swing Profit Disgorgement

  • Activision Blizzard II: Chancery Court Allows Revlon Claims Against Full Board to Move Forward

  • Two Court of Chancery Decisions Consider the “Credible Basis” Standard for Section 220 Demands

  • The Gol Court Revisits Permissible Lockup Agreements

  • Involuntary Chapter 11 Petitions Dismissed in TV Azteca Case

Areas of Experience

  • Restructuring

Education

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  • University of Michigan Law School

    J.D.

    cum laude

    2021

  • Grinnell College

    B.A.

    honors

    2017

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  • New York

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

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