Service Areas
- Business
- Labor + Employment
- India
- Entertainment, Sports + Multimedia
- Litigation + Trial
- Criminal Defense
- Governments + Nonprofits
- Labor + Employment
- Global Reach
- India
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- 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
- 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
Publications
"The Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Decision in Michigan," Miller Canfield Update, Troy, December 2006
Moderator, "Keeping it Simple: Presenting Complex Matters to Juries and Courts," Beverly Hills Bar Association, May 2006