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Sara J. Connolly

Associate

Sara J. Connolly

Associate

Sara J. Higgins is an associate and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP and a member of the Labor & Employment and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups.

Sara’s work primarily involves litigation and counseling on federal and state employment matters, including issues involving discrimination and harassment, leaves of absence, wage and hour disputes on an individual and class-wide basis, employee classification, wrongful termination, trade secret protection, and the enforcement of noncompetition and nondisclosure agreements. She handles employment litigation before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies, including state fair employment and human rights agencies.

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June 17, 2026 Upcoming Events

How to Effectively Manage Remote and Hybrid Workforces

Join us for a one-hour webinar designed to guide employers on navigating the complexities of today's evolving workplace.
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May 18, 2026 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

Off the Clock, Out of Compliance? Managing Wage-and-Hour Risk in Remote Workforces

The shift to remote and hybrid work arrangements has fundamentally changed how employers manage (and potentially mismanage) wage-and-hour compliance.
December 8, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

The Post-Shutdown Compliance Crunch: Preparing for Agency Action

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, and employers must now refocus their attention on agency actions and...
September 17, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises CloserStill Media in Acquisition of Billington Cybersecurity

Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, in its acquisition of leading U.S. public sector cybersecurity conference and event organizer Billington Cybersecurity.
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April 28, 2025 Labor & Employment Law Perspectives

Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Employee Mental Health While Navigating ADA Compliance

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a timely reminder for employers to reflect on how mental health intersects with workplace obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
March 4, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Advises Tidemark in Growth Equity Investment in AgVend

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Tidemark in its growth equity investment in AgVend, a digital engagement platform for agricultural retailers.