Of Counsel
Washington, D.C.
Sarah Wastler is a seasoned litigator and former federal enforcement attorney with extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, government investigations and regulatory enforcement actions. Prior to joining Orrick, Sarah served as a Trial Attorney in the Division of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), where she led high-stakes investigations and federal court prosecutions involving insider trading, market manipulation, financial fraud and other misconduct.
At the CFTC, Sarah led high-stakes investigations and federal court prosecutions involving insider trading, market manipulation, financial fraud and other misconduct across the full spectrum of financial derivative products, including futures, swaps, options, digital assets, prediction markets, event contracts and physical commodities.
Before government service, Sarah gained extensive experience in private practice where she represented clients in litigation and other disputes spanning a wide range of industries and subject matters—including securities litigation, class actions, contract disputes, professional liability actions, employment and antitrust. Sarah also led internal investigations and represented clients in matters before the DOJ, SEC, PCAOB, FTC and state attorneys general.
Complex Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and White-Collar Criminal Defense Matters
Pro Bono Litigation