Sarah E. Schlager
Associate
* Not admitted in South Carolina
- Greenville, SC
- (864) 271-1592
- sschlager@dority-manning.com
What you should know about me:
My passion for innovation began in college, where I contributed to a research and design team at a manufacturing company focused on advanced fluid management systems. Inspired by the intersection of technology and creativity, I pursued a degree in mechanical engineering and subsequently extended my studies to earn a law degree, with the goal of helping inventors protect and strategically leverage their intellectual property.
- Known to be adaptable and an engaging collaborator
- A passionate patron of the arts, with a particular love for musical theatre
- Credited as an inventor on a patent for a wall sillcock
Sarah’s Experience
Sarah’s legal practice focuses on patent portfolio development and prosecution, with a technical emphasis on mechanical engineering and manufacturing technologies. She regularly works with innovations in mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and product design.
Sarah advises clients on protecting core technologies and optimizing intellectual property strategies to support long-term growth and commercialization.
Before entering the legal field, Sarah gained hands-on technical experience at a manufacturing company specializing in advanced fluid management systems, where she contributed to product development and implemented lean manufacturing improvements. This practical engineering background informs her approach to helping clients navigate complex patent matters.
Sectors
Sarah focuses on the following sectors:
Practice Areas
Background & Credentials
Education
- University of Alabama (B.S., Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, 2021)
- University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2025)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Honors & Awards
- Business Law Fellow
- University of Mississippi Business Law Institute
- Associate Cases Editor, Mississippi Law Journal
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