Bio
Sara advises employers on a range of workplace-related matters, with a focus on legal and regulatory compliance. She devotes a significant amount of her practice to assisting clients in drafting policies, handbooks, employment-related agreements, and overall best practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Sara also has experience handling workplace investigations and drafting and conducting workplace-related trainings, including sexual harassment and anti-discrimination and harassment trainings.
Sara has represented employers in employment-related lawsuits, including claims arising under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (AEDA), and various other federal and state anti-discrimination statutes and employment laws. She has successfully represented employers in defending charges filed before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and other local and state fair employment practices agencies.
Sara is a member of PilieroMazza’s Healthcare Industry Team, where she applies her knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance to healthcare industry-specific matters, including defending healthcare organizations in alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). She also counsels construction contractors on matters arising under the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage requirements as a member of the firm’s Construction Industry Team.
Prior to joining PilieroMazza, Sara worked at a boutique employment firm where she focused on counseling federal contractors regarding their affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations, advising in matters involving the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and conducting pay equity analyses.
Sara is admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia and has been selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list in both jurisdictions.
Sara is fluent in written and spoken Farsi, and she is conversational in Spanish and French.
Related Practice Areas
Insights
Articles
- Executive Order Targets Affirmative Action Programs: New Compliance Requirements for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.27.25
- New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.01.24
- Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.31.23
- Labor & Employment Scoop! Important Takeaways for Government Contractors from NILG 2022, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.18.22
- New Virginia Law Prohibits “Pay-When-Paid” and “Pay-If-Paid” Provisions in Construction Contracts, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 06.02.22
- OFCCP’s Growing Activism Portends Stricter Enforcement, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.20.22
- COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Laws Could Show Emerging Compliance Trends for Employers, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.04.22
- The Significance of Equal Pay Day for Federal Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.18.22
- Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Healthcare Providers Should Know, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.25.22
- Government Contractors to Register for Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification Beginning February 1, 2022, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.10.22
- Court Enjoins Vaccine Mandate Nationwide: The Practical Implications for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.08.21
- January 18 Marks New Deadline for Covered Federal Contractors to be Fully Vaccinated, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.12.21
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Critical Implications of OSHA’s ETS for Federal Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.05.21
- President Biden Issues Unprecedented COVID-19 Requirements for Private Employers and Government Contractors on National Scale, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.10.21
- What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Government Contractors and Private Employers, 08.12.21
- What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Government Contractors and Private Employers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.30.21
- OFCCP Audits Are Coming: 7 Tips to Help You Prepare, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.07.21
- DOL/OSHA Implements COVID-Related Employee Safety Standards for Healthcare Employers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.29.21
- Rescue Plan Update: The State of FFCRA and Other State COVID-19 Paid Leave, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.16.21
- Changes to Pay Equity Law Are Coming: It’s Time to Consider Auditing Your Pay Practices, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.02.21
- Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act: How It May Impact Maryland Employers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 02.05.21
- How Government Contractors Should Prepare for Biden’s Mask-Wearing Mandate, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.29.21
- 2021 Labor and Employment Spotlight: A List of Key Legal Updates for Employers, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.13.21
- Second Wave of COVID Relief Is Here: 3 Key Provisions Employers Need to Know, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.21.20
- Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping: 5 Things Contractors Should Do Now, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.06.20
- Virginia Companies Required to Update Handbooks and Workplace Policies: Pregnancy Discrimination Updates and More, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.26.20
- DOL Publishes Guidance on Diversity Training Executive Order, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.08.20
- Emergency Sick Leave Policy: Top 5 Measures to Defend Against a DOL Investigation, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.07.20
- OFCCP Audits Are Coming: 6 Tips to Help You Prepare, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.16.20
- Court Vacates Key Parts of DOL “Joint Employer” Rule Months After Implementing, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.16.20
- BLOG: 5 Tips for Employers Managing a Remote Workforce During COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.25.20
- Virginia First State to Adopt Workplace Safety Standards Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.17.20
- BLOG: New DOL Rule Frees TRICARE Providers from OFCCP Audits and Enforcement, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.10.20
- DC Launches Paid Family Leave Program July 1—What Employers Need to Know, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.01.20
- Landmark SCOTUS Decision Holds Title VII Prohibits Discrimination on Basis of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.15.20
- BLOG: Creating a New Normal: 5 Steps for Employers Preparing a Returning Workforce in a COVID-19 Environment, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.21.20
- DOL Issues Temporary Regulations the Day the FFCRA Became Law, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 04.02.20
- FFCRA Leave Effective April 1: DOL Issues Additional Guidance, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.31.20
- The CARES Act and Leave Guide for Employers: Deciding Which Option is Best for You and Your Employees, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.27.20
- BLOG: Federal “Ban-the-Box” Law: The Fair Chance Act to Limit Criminal Background Inquiries by Federal Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.07.20
- BLOG: OFCCP Releases Technical Assistance Guide for Construction Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 12.04.19
Events
- Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 4: Marijuana and Other Drug Testing in the Workplace, PilieroMazza Webinars, 09.25.25
- Employment, Health, and Safety, GovCon: Need to Know Series, 04.30.24
- New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 04.04.24
- What’s New in OFCCP Compliance? Important 2023 Updates for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 03.14.23
- OFCCP and EEO for Federal Contractors, HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors 2023, 03.09.23
- Labor & Employment Update: A Bumpy Road Ahead for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.13.22
- Government Contractors: Strategies to Mitigate Aggressive OFCCP Enforcement, PilieroMazza Webinar, 06.08.22
- Government Contractors: Preparing for OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.24.22
- Government Contractors: Preparing for OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification, PCI Webinar, 01.25.22
- Construction Webinar Series: Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance, PilieroMazza Construction Webinar Series, 01.11.22
- An Update on Workplace Policy, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 11.18.21
- OFCCP Refresh and Reset: What to Watch for in 2022, PilieroMazza Webinar, 10.12.21
- COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: What Employers Need to Know, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 09.14.21
- Understanding the Impact of OFCCP Policy Changes on Federal Contractors, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 08.19.21
- Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs, PilieroMazza Webinar, 06.23.21
- Federal Affirmative Action Plans & Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements, Government Contracting Executive Briefings Series, 06.03.21
- EEO Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Audits for Construction Firms Engaged in Federal Contracting, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Event, 05.15.21
- Looking Ahead: Labor & Employment Policy, What to Watch for in 2021, Dulles Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Event, 01.20.21
- 2020 OFCCP Refresh and Reset, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.17.20
- Sex Discrimination: New Court Rulings and Legislative Updates on Gender Identity and the Practical Impact on LGBTQ Employees, BLR Event, 07.30.20
- May the Clause Be with You – Session 5 (FAR 52.222-26: Equal Opportunity), May the Clause Be with You, 03.11.20
- Sex Discrimination: New Court Rulings and Legislative Updates on Gender Identity and the Practical Impact on Employers and LGBTQA+ Employees, BLR Event, 01.08.20
Webinar Replays
- New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors, Webinar Replays, 04.04.24
- What’s New in OFCCP Compliance? Important 2023 Updates for Government Contractors, Webinar Replays, 03.15.23
- Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs, Webinar Replays, 06.24.21
Podcasts
- Clocking in with PilieroMazza: What’s New in OFCCP Compliance? Important 2023 Updates for Government Contractors, 07.12.23
- Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance, 01.11.22
News
- 2024 Super Lawyers® Distinguishes 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Legal Excellence, 05.13.24
- 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys Featured in 2022 Super Lawyers, 05.03.22
- PilieroMazza Represents Federal Compass in Venture Capital Transaction, 04.06.22
- PilieroMazza Litigators Win Dismissal for Defense Industry Government Contractor in Employment Litigation Case, 03.16.21
- PilieroMazza Adds Attorneys to List of Super Lawyers®, 05.07.20
Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 2018, with distinction
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2012
- University of California, Irvine, B.A., 2009
Admissions
- California
- District of Columbia
Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Washington DC, Employment & Labor, 2018-Present
- Southern California Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Labor & Employment, 2018
Sara advises employers on a range of workplace-related matters, with a focus on legal and regulatory compliance. She devotes a significant amount of her practice to assisting clients in drafting policies, handbooks, employment-related agreements, and overall best practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Sara also has experience handling workplace investigations and drafting and conducting workplace-related trainings, including sexual harassment and anti-discrimination and harassment trainings.
Sara has represented employers in employment-related lawsuits, including claims arising under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (AEDA), and various other federal and state anti-discrimination statutes and employment laws. She has successfully represented employers in defending charges filed before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and other local and state fair employment practices agencies.
Sara is a member of PilieroMazza’s Healthcare Industry Team, where she applies her knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance to healthcare industry-specific matters, including defending healthcare organizations in alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). She also counsels construction contractors on matters arising under the Davis-Bacon Act and prevailing wage requirements as a member of the firm’s Construction Industry Team.
Prior to joining PilieroMazza, Sara worked at a boutique employment firm where she focused on counseling federal contractors regarding their affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations, advising in matters involving the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and conducting pay equity analyses.
Sara is admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia and has been selected to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list in both jurisdictions.
Sara is fluent in written and spoken Farsi, and she is conversational in Spanish and French.
Related Practice Areas
Articles
- Executive Order Targets Affirmative Action Programs: New Compliance Requirements for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.27.25
- New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.01.24
- Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.31.23
- Labor & Employment Scoop! Important Takeaways for Government Contractors from NILG 2022, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.18.22
- New Virginia Law Prohibits “Pay-When-Paid” and “Pay-If-Paid” Provisions in Construction Contracts, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 06.02.22
- OFCCP’s Growing Activism Portends Stricter Enforcement, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.20.22
- COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Laws Could Show Emerging Compliance Trends for Employers, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.04.22
- The Significance of Equal Pay Day for Federal Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.18.22
- Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers and Healthcare Providers Should Know, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.25.22
- Government Contractors to Register for Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification Beginning February 1, 2022, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.10.22
- Court Enjoins Vaccine Mandate Nationwide: The Practical Implications for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.08.21
- January 18 Marks New Deadline for Covered Federal Contractors to be Fully Vaccinated, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.12.21
- COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Critical Implications of OSHA’s ETS for Federal Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.05.21
- President Biden Issues Unprecedented COVID-19 Requirements for Private Employers and Government Contractors on National Scale, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.10.21
- What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Government Contractors and Private Employers, 08.12.21
- What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Government Contractors and Private Employers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.30.21
- OFCCP Audits Are Coming: 7 Tips to Help You Prepare, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.07.21
- DOL/OSHA Implements COVID-Related Employee Safety Standards for Healthcare Employers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.29.21
- Rescue Plan Update: The State of FFCRA and Other State COVID-19 Paid Leave, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 04.16.21
- Changes to Pay Equity Law Are Coming: It’s Time to Consider Auditing Your Pay Practices, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.02.21
- Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act: How It May Impact Maryland Employers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 02.05.21
- How Government Contractors Should Prepare for Biden’s Mask-Wearing Mandate, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.29.21
- 2021 Labor and Employment Spotlight: A List of Key Legal Updates for Employers, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 01.13.21
- Second Wave of COVID Relief Is Here: 3 Key Provisions Employers Need to Know, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.21.20
- Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping: 5 Things Contractors Should Do Now, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 11.06.20
- Virginia Companies Required to Update Handbooks and Workplace Policies: Pregnancy Discrimination Updates and More, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.26.20
- DOL Publishes Guidance on Diversity Training Executive Order, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.08.20
- Emergency Sick Leave Policy: Top 5 Measures to Defend Against a DOL Investigation, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.07.20
- OFCCP Audits Are Coming: 6 Tips to Help You Prepare, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.16.20
- Court Vacates Key Parts of DOL “Joint Employer” Rule Months After Implementing, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.16.20
- BLOG: 5 Tips for Employers Managing a Remote Workforce During COVID-19, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.25.20
- Virginia First State to Adopt Workplace Safety Standards Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.17.20
- BLOG: New DOL Rule Frees TRICARE Providers from OFCCP Audits and Enforcement, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 07.10.20
- DC Launches Paid Family Leave Program July 1—What Employers Need to Know, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 07.01.20
- Landmark SCOTUS Decision Holds Title VII Prohibits Discrimination on Basis of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 06.15.20
- BLOG: Creating a New Normal: 5 Steps for Employers Preparing a Returning Workforce in a COVID-19 Environment, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.21.20
- DOL Issues Temporary Regulations the Day the FFCRA Became Law, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 04.02.20
- FFCRA Leave Effective April 1: DOL Issues Additional Guidance, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.31.20
- The CARES Act and Leave Guide for Employers: Deciding Which Option is Best for You and Your Employees, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.27.20
- BLOG: Federal “Ban-the-Box” Law: The Fair Chance Act to Limit Criminal Background Inquiries by Federal Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 02.07.20
- BLOG: OFCCP Releases Technical Assistance Guide for Construction Contractors, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 12.04.19
Events
- Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 4: Marijuana and Other Drug Testing in the Workplace, PilieroMazza Webinars, 09.25.25
- Employment, Health, and Safety, GovCon: Need to Know Series, 04.30.24
- New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 04.04.24
- What’s New in OFCCP Compliance? Important 2023 Updates for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 03.14.23
- OFCCP and EEO for Federal Contractors, HR/Labor Compliance for Federal Contractors 2023, 03.09.23
- Labor & Employment Update: A Bumpy Road Ahead for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.13.22
- Government Contractors: Strategies to Mitigate Aggressive OFCCP Enforcement, PilieroMazza Webinar, 06.08.22
- Government Contractors: Preparing for OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification, PilieroMazza Webinar, 02.24.22
- Government Contractors: Preparing for OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification, PCI Webinar, 01.25.22
- Construction Webinar Series: Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance, PilieroMazza Construction Webinar Series, 01.11.22
- An Update on Workplace Policy, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 11.18.21
- OFCCP Refresh and Reset: What to Watch for in 2022, PilieroMazza Webinar, 10.12.21
- COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: What Employers Need to Know, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 09.14.21
- Understanding the Impact of OFCCP Policy Changes on Federal Contractors, Public Contracting Institute (PCI) Event, 08.19.21
- Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs, PilieroMazza Webinar, 06.23.21
- Federal Affirmative Action Plans & Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements, Government Contracting Executive Briefings Series, 06.03.21
- EEO Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Audits for Construction Firms Engaged in Federal Contracting, National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Event, 05.15.21
- Looking Ahead: Labor & Employment Policy, What to Watch for in 2021, Dulles Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Event, 01.20.21
- 2020 OFCCP Refresh and Reset, PilieroMazza Webinar, 09.17.20
- Sex Discrimination: New Court Rulings and Legislative Updates on Gender Identity and the Practical Impact on LGBTQ Employees, BLR Event, 07.30.20
- May the Clause Be with You – Session 5 (FAR 52.222-26: Equal Opportunity), May the Clause Be with You, 03.11.20
- Sex Discrimination: New Court Rulings and Legislative Updates on Gender Identity and the Practical Impact on Employers and LGBTQA+ Employees, BLR Event, 01.08.20
Webinar Replays
- New Wave of Pay Transparency Requirements Affects Employers and Federal Contractors, Webinar Replays, 04.04.24
- What’s New in OFCCP Compliance? Important 2023 Updates for Government Contractors, Webinar Replays, 03.15.23
- Return to Work: Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Accommodating Employee Disabilities and Religious Beliefs, Webinar Replays, 06.24.21
Podcasts
- Clocking in with PilieroMazza: What’s New in OFCCP Compliance? Important 2023 Updates for Government Contractors, 07.12.23
- Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance, 01.11.22
News
- 2024 Super Lawyers® Distinguishes 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Legal Excellence, 05.13.24
- 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys Featured in 2022 Super Lawyers, 05.03.22
- PilieroMazza Represents Federal Compass in Venture Capital Transaction, 04.06.22
- PilieroMazza Litigators Win Dismissal for Defense Industry Government Contractor in Employment Litigation Case, 03.16.21
- PilieroMazza Adds Attorneys to List of Super Lawyers®, 05.07.20
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 2018, with distinction
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2012
- University of California, Irvine, B.A., 2009
Admissions
- California
- District of Columbia
Honors
- Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Washington DC, Employment & Labor, 2018-Present
- Southern California Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Labor & Employment, 2018