Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren is a Tallahassee-based entrepreneur whose career path bridges the legal profession, public finance, and independent business ventures. For over a decade, she practiced law, representing local government clients and advising on complex bond transactions. Known for her strategic thinking and practical problem-solving, Sarah has since transitioned from practicing law to building her ventures with her husband, Gabe, leveraging the insight, discipline, and expertise honed throughout her legal career.

Aspen Beginnings

Raised in the picturesque mountain town of Aspen, Colorado, Sarah developed a love for both learning and leadership early in life. She excelled academically at Aspen High School, earning membership in the National Honor Society. Her years there were marked by a balance of academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, laying a strong foundation for her future ambitions.

In 2002, she moved across the country to attend Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications, graduating cum laude in 2006. Sarah was also deeply involved in campus life, serving as president of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, a role that sharpened her leadership and organizational skills.

Law School and Legal Foundations

Sarah continued her education at Vanderbilt University Law School (VULS) in Nashville, Tennessee, earning her Juris Doctor in 2010. While at Vanderbilt, she was Associate Editor for the school’s Environmental Journal and participated in the International Law Practice Clinic, where she gained hands-on legal experience with real clients. This period cemented her interest in specialized legal work, particularly in public finance and government representation.

Corporate Business Development: A Strategic Detour

After law school, Sarah joined American Express in 2011 in corporate account business development—a move that expanded her professional skill set beyond the traditional legal track. Her success was immediate, earning her recognition as both a top-ranked rookie and a top-performing tenured business development manager. The role enhanced her expertise in client acquisition, negotiations, and strategic business growth—skills that would later become invaluable in her legal and entrepreneurial careers.

Public Service and Government Insight

In 2013, Sarah returned to law, joining the Office of the General Counsel for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Here, she focused on community planning and strategic business development, advising on regulatory compliance and governmental policies. This position deepened her understanding of how legal frameworks intersect with economic growth and infrastructure planning.

Shaping Communities Through Law

In 2014, Sarah joined Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., where she would rise to shareholder status in the firm’s Special District practice group. Her work centered on representing real estate developers, community development districts, and other special-purpose entities. She specialized in structuring public financing for infrastructure projects—roadways, utilities, stormwater systems—that formed the backbone of new residential and mixed-use developments across Florida.

Serving as Issuer’s Counsel, Sarah Warren guided clients through complex financing processes, from structuring tax-exempt bonds to overseeing public bidding for large-scale projects. Her role required both precision and foresight, ensuring communities were built on strong legal and financial foundations.

Advancing Public Finance at Bryant Miller Olive

In January 2022, Sarah joined Bryant Miller Olive P.A., a nationally recognized public finance firm. Continuing her commitment to serving local governments, she advised on bond issuance, collaborated with underwriters and trustees, and ensured regulatory compliance on significant infrastructure projects. Her ability to align legal strategy with financial objectives made her an invaluable partner to public agencies and developers alike.

Core Areas of Legal Mastery

Throughout her career, Sarah developed expertise in:

• Public Finance Transactions – Structuring and executing bond offerings for local governments.
• Exceptional District Representation – Establishing and guiding community development and stewardship districts.
• Tax-Exempt Bond Issuance – Advising on financing mechanisms for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Underwriter Representation – Preparing offering documents and ensuring securities law compliance.
• Infrastructure Law – Overseeing public bidding and construction processes for essential community facilities.

Influence Beyond the Legal Arena

Sarah’s influence extended beyond client representation. As an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), she contributed to the Women’s Leadership Initiative, served in the Young Leaders Group, and volunteered for ULI’s Urban Plan program. She also embraced opportunities to mentor emerging professionals, sharing the insights gained from years of navigating high-stakes legal and financial environments.

Entrepreneurship: A New Venture

After years of advising clients on their projects, Sarah shifted focus to her own. Today, she and Gabe run independent ventures, combining her legal and business expertise with their shared vision for sustainable growth and innovation. Her entrepreneurial approach reflects the same meticulous planning and strategic execution that characterized her legal work.

Passions That Inspire Balance

Sarah has been an avid equestrian since childhood, competing on the national horse show circuit and later co-founding the Rollins College Equestrian Team, where she served as president for two years. She continues to ride today, finding both challenge and joy in the sport.

Her love for the outdoors extends to hiking, skiing, and other recreational pursuits. A lifelong reader and writer, Sarah nurtures her creative side through literature and professional writing projects, balancing her analytical skills with artistic expression.

A Legacy in Progress

Sarah Warren’s journey from Aspen’s mountains to Florida’s legal and entrepreneurial arenas reflects a rare combination of adaptability, expertise, and vision. Whether structuring multimillion-dollar public finance deals or launching new business ventures, she applies the same dedication to excellence and community impact. Her career is a testament to the power of blending legal insight, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit—a combination that will continue to shape her path forward.