Member • Chair, White Collar Defense & Investigations
Sarah is an experienced litigation attorney who helps business owners and public leaders navigate crises by safeguarding their rights and protecting them from government overreach.
Sarah’s experience includes:
In her civil litigation practice, Sarah defends public and private entities in civil rights cases and represents businesses in complex commercial disputes. She has represented clients in both state and federal court on breach of contract claims and business torts (including fraud and misrepresentation). She assists businesses and individuals with obtaining licenses to work as private investigators. She is also a member of the appellate and post-trial practice group, having handled numerous appeals.
Prior to joining McNees, Sarah was a law clerk to the late Honorable William W. Caldwell, United States District Judge. She graduated summa cum laude from Penn State Dickinson School of Law in 2013.
Sarah serves as chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Group. She also serves as a board member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) and the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg. She is currently Vice President of the Federal Bar Association – Middle District of Pennsylvania Chapter.
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White collar defense attorneys Sarah Hyser-Staub and Erik Anderson have been ranked in Legal 500’s White Collar Crime series of the publication’s Elite City Focus for Philadelphia. Each year, Legal 500 selects leading attorneys and firms by region and practice area to include in its Elite City Focus ranking. Honorees are chosen based on peer […]
Sarah Hyser‑Staub will participate in Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s upcoming Annual Jurist in Residence Lecture, “Defending the Rule of Law: The Roles of the Bench and Bar,” sponsored by the Law & Government Institute, on February 23. Presented by Jurist in Residence Karoline Mehalchick, District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle […]
On May 12, 2025, Matthew R. Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAG) of DOJ’s Criminal Division, issued a memorandum to all Criminal Division personnel. The subject of that memorandum was “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime.” In the memo, the AAG initially highlighted several priorities of the Second Trump Administration, including […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (Department) has recently targeted registered investment advisers who utilize leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds (ETFs). Advisers should be aware of the Department’s position, potential penalties, and proactive measures to ensure compliance. What Are Leveraged and Inverse ETFs? A leveraged ETF “is a security that uses financial derivatives […]
Represents organizations and individuals in white-collar criminal defense and investigations. Advises on internal investigations and defending against government prosecutions.
Supports attorneys with e-discovery and forensics in construction litigation matters. Works on construction litigation, white collar crime, and securities law
Represents businesses and government entities in appellate litigation and complex commercial disputes.
A former PA Commonwealth Court judge with nearly 30 years across all three branches of PA government, skilled in government relations, complex litigation, and appeals.
