Perhaps Sarah Armendariz was destined to be a lawyer from the time she was very young. The idea of helping others when they can’t help themselves always appealed to her. Ultimately, Armendariz realized that attorneys often are in the best position to help people from diverse backgrounds in almost every aspect of their lives.

“I like that the practice of law is rarely black and white, right or wrong,” Armendariz said. “The solution to most legal issues comes from critical thinking, effective negotiation and hard work. It provides the challenge of finding not just a right answer, but the best answer, which is different in every circumstance.”

Armendariz, who joined Levy and Craig in 2010, takes this approach as she works with people from varied business and industry backgrounds. She excels at constructing solutions to complex issues, and promoting and protecting clients’ interests.

“Effectively representing clients is more than knowing how to apply the law,” Armendariz said. “It’s also about building relationships and being an effective representative and counselor to the people who seek your advice.”

ACTIVITIES
> Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, since 2010
> Association of Women Lawyers, since 2010
> Lawrence Humane Society, volunteer since 2010

PUBLISHED WORKS
> Co-author, “Rated G for Generation X,” Advertising Federation of
   Louisville Communique, Fall/Winter 2009

EDUCATION
> J.D., Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Mo., 2010
       > Saul Leftkowitz Moot Court Competition
       > Executive Articles Editor, Washington University Global
          Studies Law Review
> B.A., Classical Civilizations; B.A., Psychology, Indiana
   University, 2007
       > Hutton Honors College, 2003-2007

BAR ADMISSIONS
> Missouri, 2010