Sarah M. Stevenson

Sarah M. Stevenson

Environmental Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
16+ years experience
Modrall Sperling
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123 East Marcy Street, Suite 201, P.O. Box 9318, Santa Fe, NM 87504-9318
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Bio

Sarah Stevenson is a shareholder in the Natural Resources Department and a litigator representing public entities and private businesses. Her natural resources experience focuses on water law, including water adjudications and interstate water compacts, and Native American law, including natural resource development projects on Native American land. She has advised clients developing projects on Native American land on issues regarding indigenous rights, jurisdiction, and contract formation. Sarah has litigated business disputes and employment and First Amendment cases.Sarah graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law, and received a joint J.D./M.A. in International Political Economics and Development from Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. While at Fordham, she was chosen as a Crowley Scholar in International Human Rights, participated in the Leitner Human Rights Clinic, and was a research assistant for Professor Russell Pearce. She clerked for the Honorable Patricio M. Serna of the New Mexico Supreme Court from 2009 to 2011. Her B.A. is from Scripps College.Southwest Super Lawyers® has listed Sarah as a Southwest Rising Star in Appellate practice, and she has been named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Sarah is recognized by Best Lawyers in America© for her work in Environmental Law and Native American Law. Sarah Stevenson is a shareholder in the Natural Resources Department and a litigator representing public entities and private businesses. Her natural resources experience focuses on water law, including water adjudications and interstate water compacts, and Native American law, including natural resource development projects on Native American land. She has advised clients developing projects on Native American land on issues regarding indigenous rights, jurisdiction, and contract formation. Sarah has litigated business disputes and employment and First Amendment cases.Sarah graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law, and received a joint J.D./M.A. in International Political Economics and Development from Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. While at Fordham, she was chosen as a Crowley Scholar in International Human Rights, participated in the Leitner Human Rights Clinic, and was a research assistant for Professor Russell Pearce. She clerked for the Honorable Patricio M. Serna of the New Mexico Supreme Court from 2009 to 2011. Her B.A. is from Scripps College.Southwest Super Lawyers® has listed Sarah as a Southwest Rising Star in Appellate practice, and she has been named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Sarah is recognized by Best Lawyers in America© for her work in Environmental Law and Native American Law. Sarah Stevenson is a shareholder in the Natural Resources Department and a litigator representing public entities and private businesses. Her natural resources experience focuses on water law, including water adjudications and interstate water compacts, and Native American law, including natural resource development projects on Native American land. She has advised clients developing projects on Native American land on issues regarding indigenous rights, jurisdiction, and contract formation. Sarah has litigated business disputes and employment and First Amendment cases. Sarah graduated magna cum laude from Fordham University School of Law, and received a joint J.D./M.A. Serna of the New Mexico Supreme Court from 2009 to 2011. Her B.A. is from Scripps College. Southwest Super Lawyers® has listed Sarah as a Southwest Rising Star in Appellate practice, and she has been named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Sarah is recognized by Best Lawyers in America© for her work in Environmental Law and Native American Law.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Santa Fe (2026)
  • Recognized: Energy Law
  • Recognized: Environmental Law
  • Recognized: Native American Law
  • Best Lawyers in America© in Environmental Law and Native American Law, 2021
  • Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, recognized as a Future Star, 2020-present
  • Southwest Super Lawyers®, selected as a Southwest Rising Star, 2014-present

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • Fordham University, J.D., graduated 2009
  • Fordham University, M.A., graduated 2009
  • Scripps College, B.A., graduated 2001

Reviews

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Matthew Cox

2 weeks ago

Exceptional Water Dispute Resolution

Sarah M. Stevenson of Modrall Sperling is an exceptional attorney who demonstrated unparalleled expertise and professionalism in resolving a complex water rights dispute for my family's ranch. Her 16 years of experience in water law, coupled with her background in both law and environmental studies, provided a unique perspective that led to a successful outcome. Her recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Environmental Law (2026) and her prominent role as a shareholder in the Natural Resources Department at Modrall Sperling are testament to her skills. Working with Sarah was a pleasant and reassuring experience, and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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