Service Areas
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1999
- University of Michigan, A.B.
Bar Admissions
- California
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. District Courts
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Central District of California
Saura J. Sahu specializes in complex class action, multi-party and single-party litigation in matters ranging from employee benefits law and employment discrimination to wage and hour issues. In the criminal defense practice area he assists with felony and misdemeanor litigation from pre-charge investigation through trial and appeal.
Experience
Saura represented an internationally renowned medical scientist in a lengthy felony trial. He also served as counsel on multi-state class action litigation to resolve federal questions concerning employees’ rights relating to the modification of retirement benefits. In another case, Saura “second-chaired” under a nationally prominent defense counsel and former American Bar Association trial lawyer of the year.
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- ACLU, Metropolitan Detroit Branch, Board of Directors, 2002-2004
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Co-Chair, Criminal Law Section, 2004-2006
- United States Chamber of Commerce, Labor Law Committee
Honors + Awards
- University of Michigan Law School, Executive Articles Editor, Mich. J. Race & Law; Dean's Certificate of Merit in Constitutionalism in S. Africa; Damon J. Keith Scholar, Wolverine Bar Association
- Western Michigan University, Graduate Studies in Philosophy
- University of Michigan, with high honors; Independent Honors concentration focusing on Political Philosophy; National Merit Scholar; James Angell Scholar
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Employment + Labor, Rising Star 2011, 2012
Publications
"Will a Securities Opinion Help to Shape RICO Law?" Business Torts & RICO News, ABA Antitrust Law Business Torts and Civil RICO Committee Newsletter, Spring 2013
"Commentary: New 'cat's paw' cases in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court: Suit can be brought for third-party discrimination," (Co-author), Michigan Lawyers Weekly, December 14, 2012
"The Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Decision in Michigan," Miller Canfield Update, Troy, December 2006
"Keeping it Simple: Presenting Complex Matters to Juries and Courts," (Moderator), Beverly Hills Bar Association, May 2006
Seminars + Events
- 2013 HR Spring Training
- 2012 HR Spring Training Seminar
- 2011 HR Spring Training Seminar
- 2010 Annual Employment Law Seminar
- Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
