From initial stages of analyzing contracts and drafting pleadings through final steps of trial or settlement, I know what it takes to navigate efficient solutions. 


Clients deserve a lawyer who listens carefully, thinks critically, and advocates passionately. As a litigator, I counsel individuals and businesses through difficult challenges. It’s my job to ensure everyone feels understood and supported during their time of need. With a background in psychology and from experience studying other cultures, I value making personal connections to comprehend unique situations and solve complex issues.

Education

  • J.D., cum laude, University of Wisconsin Law School – Deans List
  • B.A., Indiana University – Psychology and Spanish – Highest Distinction, Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Certifications

  • Admitted to the  Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
  • Admitted to the General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois
  • Admitted to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin
  • Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin 
  • Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin 
  • Admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 

Bar Association Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Lake County Bar Association 
  • Western District of Wisconsin Bar Association 
  • State Bar of Wisconsin

Professional Associations

  • National Association of Dealer Counsel 

Media

  • Presenter – Breakfast, Benefits & Business Best Practices – October 2024
  • Presenter - Advanced Laws of Vehicle Sales Seminar – Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association – May 2023

Community Involvement

Sarah serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake County Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that facilitates funding efforts to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable residents of Lake County, Illinois. Through her involvement with the Foundation, Sarah supports civic leadership, promotes collective philanthropy, and responds to community needs. 


Sarah contributes to the Lavelle Law Charities annual food drive, dedicating her time and resources to stock the Schaumburg food pantry. 


In addition, Sarah actively participated in mission trips with Millburn United Church of Christ when she lived in Lindenhurst, Illinois. These trips involved traveling across the country to build homes, support shelters, and provide resources to underprivileged communities.

Read My Posts

Lavelle Law News and Events

Dealerships should disclose the use of website consumer tracking tools & implement proper consents.

Rise in Wiretapping Litigation Should Prompt Dealers to Audit Their Data Tracking Tools

By Sarah J. Reusché and Mitchell J. Parker • January 5, 2026
If you are an auto dealer concerned about the risk of facing class action litigation from the use of consumer tracking technology, it is important that you fully understand the data-collection and consumer tracking tools in use on your website and take the proper steps to minimize your risk.
A summary of NADA’s statement defending state franchise laws.

Why the Motor Vehicle Franchise Model Enhances Competition and Protects Consumers More Than the Direct-to-Consumer Model from OEMs like Tesla

By Sarah J. Reusché • August 14, 2025
Recently, OEMs like Tesla and Rivian implemented a direct-to-consumer approach that many state motor vehicle dealer laws are intended to prohibit. On May 27, 2025, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) submitted a Public Comment, defending state franchise laws.
What is a fee-shifting provision?

How Do I Get the Other Party to Pay My Attorney’s Fees?

By Sarah J. Reusché • July 15, 2025
In the United States, the "American Rule" generally requires each party in a legal dispute to cover their own attorney's fees, regardless of the case's outcome. However, exceptions exist where a judge may order one party to pay the other's attorney’s fees in specific circumstances. Sarah Reusché explains.
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