Sabine Wakim

Trial Attorney

Sabine is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to justice for individuals and families harmed in their homes, schools, and workplaces. She represents plaintiffs in high-stakes personal injury and complex civil litigation, holding corporations and powerful institutions accountable for the damage they cause.

A Golden Gate University School of Law top graduate and Dean’s Scholar, Sabine has built her practice on a foundation of rigorous legal strategy and unwavering client advocacy. Before becoming a trial lawyer, she served as General Counsel and a Senior Consultant for a federal contractor, where she became a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity and emerging threat technologies–experience that sharpens her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and expert testimony in litigation.

Sabine has seasoned jury trial experience from voir dire through verdict, litigating premises liability, toxic tort, consumer, and catastrophic injury cases. Sabine was recognized as a Top 100 Verdict recipient across all practice areas in 2024. Her practice reflects her core belief: that meticulous preparation, sharp legal thinking, and genuine empathy for clients are the foundation of effective advocacy.

Her dedication to excellence is evident in the honors she earned throughout her academic career. As an undergraduate, she graduated as valedictorian of her majors, and in law school, she received the Witkin Award for highest achievement in Professional Responsibility and Criminal Law, a CALI Award in Legal Research and Writing, and additional recognition for excellence in negotiation and arbitration. She is conversational in Arabic and brings specialized expertise in unmanned aircraft systems, government contracts, and federal compliance.

Education

  • Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, CA
  • St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY (Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and International Studies of the Middle East)
  • Keenan Trial Institute Training

Admissions

  • State of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
  • United States Supreme Court