Sarah Kay
Tampa, Florida 33634
United States
Profession(s)
Lawyer, MediatorSarah E. Kay, through her firm Kay Family Law PLLC in Tampa, Florida, assists Florida's families as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law and Appellate Mediator and a collaborative attorney. She also extends her expertise to solo and small firms throughout Florida with freelance research, writing, and consulting services.
Sarah's leadership is exemplary. Notably, she served as the Chair of The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar during its 50th anniversary year (2023-2024), as President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (2017-2018), President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Leadership Institute Class of 2013, and Co-Chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association 5k Pro Bono River Run Committee in 2013 and 2014.
Her commitment to learning is evidenced by her advanced degrees and certifications. Sarah is Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by The Florida Bar and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). She holds a Juris Doctor degree, a Master’s in Education, and a Master’s in Business Administration. Additionally, she has earned professional certifications in Special Education Advocacy from William & Mary Law School, Fundamentals of Neurodiversity from FSU, Trauma & Resilience Levels 1 & 2 from FSU, Rebound & Recovery Cognitive Behavioral Education & Intervention for Early Childhood from FSU, and Conflict Resolution from Cornell.
Sarah is passionate about speaking, writing, and consulting on technology, alternative dispute resolution, the practice of law, and cases involving special needs children.
Professional Activities
Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, Member 2011 to present *Immediate Past-President, 2018-2019 *President, 2017-2018 *President-Elect, 2016-2017 *Vice President of Membership, 2015-2016 *Vice President of Programs, 2014-2015 *Member, Board of Directors, 2012-present *Mentor, Mentoring Program, 2011-2013; 2015-present *Member, Legislative Committee, 2011-2013 *Community Outreach Committee (Member, 2011-2014; Co-Chair 2012-2014) *Member, CLE Committee, 2011 The Florida Bar, Member 2010 to present *Member, Executive Council Family Law Section, 2015-present *Member, Legislative Committee, 2013-2014, 2017-present *Family Law Technology Committee (Member, 2016-present; Chair, 2016-present) *Family Law Continuing Legal Education Committee (Member, 2016-present; Co-Secretary, 2016-2017; Co-Chair 2017-present) *Family Law Certification Review Course Committee (Member, 2017-present) *Family Law Equitable Distribution Committee (Member, 2016-present; Co-Vice Chair, 2016-2017) *Family Law Ad Hoc Constitutional Revision Committee (Member, 2016-present) *Family Law Finance Committee (Member, 2017-present) *Family Law Rules and Forms Committee (Member, 2011-2017; Co-Chair, 2015-2017) *Family Law Publications Committee (Member, 2011-2016; Vice Chair Commentator 2015-2016; Associate Editor of Fla. B. Fam. L. Commentator Spring 2012; Chair Fla. B. Journal 2012-2015) *Member, Family Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 2016-2017 *Member, Domestic Violence Committee, 2016-2017 *Member, Family Law Adoption, Paternity, Dependency & Children’s Issues Committee, 2011-2016 *Member, Family Law Section, 2010-present *Member, Young Lawyers Division, 2010-2015 Hillsborough County Bar Association, Member 2010 to date *Member, Family Law Division, 2010-present *Member, Young Lawyers Division, 2010-2015 *5k Pro Bono River Run Committee (Member 2012-2014; Co-Chair for 2013 & 2014 races) *President, Leadership Institute Class of 2013 Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Member 2011 to present *Member, Young Lawyers Section Committee, 2012-2014 *Member, Legislative Committee, 2012-2013 *Member, FAWL Logo Committee, 2014 Lawyers of Distinction, Member 2017 to present *Member, 2017-present International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member 2015 to present *Member, 2015-present Next Generation Divorce, Member 2016 to present *Member, 2016-present Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member 2014 to present *Member, Florida Chapter, 2014-present Honors Societies *Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honor Society Member *Phi Alpha Chi Honor Society Member *Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society Member *Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, Cardozo Inn MemberUndergraduate Education
Bachelor of Science in Spanish and Middle School Education, Summa Cum Laude, Gordon College
Postgraduate Education
Master of Business Administration, Academic Honors, Stetson University
Master of Education, Worcester State University
Professional Education
Juris Doctorate, Magna Cum Laude, Stetson University College of Law