Baker Donelson's Sara M. Turner has been elected Secretary-Treasurer of DRI. DRI is the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.
A shareholder in Baker Donelson's Birmingham office, Ms. Turner is chair of the Firm's Hospitality Industry Service Team. Her experience includes managing a wide array of litigation claims, including hospitality, franchise, timeshare, human trafficking, product liability, drug and medical device, class action, and commercial litigation. She regularly serves as outside general counsel and coordinates nationwide defense strategies for her clients.
Ms. Turner has been recognized in Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2011 and was named among the publication's top 50 female attorneys in the Mid-South in 2018, 2019, and 2022. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants and has twice been named to BTI Consulting Group's Client Service All-Stars for Law Firms, attorneys identified by top legal decision-makers for their exceptional client service,
As a long-time active member of DRI, Ms. Turner has previously served on the organization's Board of Directors and as chair of its Retail and Hospitality and Technology Committees.