Sarah Portwood

Sarah joined Oslund Udo Little in 2026. Her focus is on sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers. Sarah believes that a just society requires us to uplift the most vulnerable members of our communities, including youth in juvenile detention centers. She is eager and honored to help her clients find justice and hold the institutions that failed them accountable.

Before joining the firm, Sarah dedicated her time at the University of Michigan Law School to pro bono and clinical work aimed at serving underrepresented and vulnerable communities. She worked with clients on issues in several areas of public interest, including civil rights and immigration matters, and she was recognized by the law school for her pro bono service.

Sarah earned her J.D. in 2025. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, Comparative Human Development, and Spanish from the University of Chicago. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, writing, playing board games, and cuddling and playing with her rescue dog Cider.