Shutts & Bowen LLP Orlando partner, Sarah Donini Rodriguez, recently spoke during the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (CFAWL) joint luncheon with the Young Lawyers Section of the OCBA on March 12, 2026.

During the presentation, titled “Year 9: The Juggling Act - Balancing Career, Family, and Life in the Law,” Sarah and her co-presenter Judge Michael Dean of the Ninth Judicial Circuit discussed the rival demands of practicing law, juggling family life, and maintaining personal relationships. They also shared their insights on how their priorities changed throughout the first 10 years of legal practice and how they continue to evolve later in their careers.

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About Sarah Donini Rodriguez

Sarah Donini Rodriguez is a Partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Construction Litigation Practice Group. Sarah's experience includes representing clients in construction litigation, construction contract preparation and commercial litigation. She has represented developers, land owners, contractors, design professionals, and suppliers in complex state and federal litigation involving professional malpractice, design errors, construction defect claims, delay claims, lien issues, and much more. In addition to her construction practice, Sarah has litigated numerous commercial business disputes, including landlord/tenant matters, intellectual property claims, contract disputes, and others. Sarah has represented clients through trial and appeal in both state and federal courts around the country. She also routinely handles matters involving the negotiation and drafting of agreements related to project development, including design and construction.