In recognition of her dedication to her work in corporate and emerging & growth business law, Sara Kruse was named a Most Valuable Professional by Corp! Magazine. The award honors members of the community who are creating job opportunities, driving economic growth, nurturing community advancements or leading successful companies. 

Kruse, a partner in the firm’s Emerging & Growth Business Practice Group, is a trusted advisor to both private and public companies in all aspects of formation, governance, and operations – including complex business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, private debt, and equity financings. As a leader in the industry for more than 20 years, she has become a sought-after attorney who has demonstrated how to grow and extensive practice by finding creative solutions and embracing the spirit of an entrepreneur.

Kruse earned her Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude and order of the coif, from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit and a Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.