Sarah Vandelist
About Sarah Vandelist
Sarah Vandelist is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sarah Vandelist is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Education: Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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