Sarah E. Kay, M.Ed., MBA, BCS serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law and Appellate Mediator and a Florida Bar Board Certified Marital & Family Law attorney through her firm, Kay Family Law PLLC, in Tampa, where she provides mediation, appellate advocacy, and divorce and family transition coaching grounded in integrity, creativity, and collaborative problem solving. In addition to supporting families through complex transitions, she partners with attorneys across Florida by offering freelance research and writing, strategic consulting, and professional coaching that strengthens their practice and professional growth.
SARAH E. KAY, M.Ed., MBA, BCS
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While Sarah is deeply honored by the many awards and professional recognitions she has received throughout her career, those she cherishes most include the 2024 Justice for Children and Families Award from the Florida Supreme Court, the 2024 Thomas E. Baynes Friend of HAWL Award from the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, the Family Law Section’s prestigious 2021 Alberto Romero Making a Difference Award, the 2021 Florida Bar President’s Award for Pro Bono Legal Service for the 13th Judicial Circuit, the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar’s Chair’s Award of Special Merit (awarded in 2020 and 2026), and the 2020 Leader in the Law Award from the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.
A champion for professional growth and collaboration, Sarah has held pivotal leadership roles, including Chair of The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar during its milestone 50th anniversary and President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers. She is currently serving on the Florida Supreme Court Steering Committee on Families and Children in the Court, The Florida Bar standing Committee on Professionalism, and The Florida Bar standing Committee on Student Education & Admissions to the Bar.
Sarah has complemented her Juris Doctor, Master’s in Education, and Master’s in Business Administration with professional certifications in Special Education Advocacy, Neurodiversity, Cognitive Behavioral Education, Trauma & Resilience, and Conflict Resolution. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, she brings a depth of knowledge and a passion for continuous learning to every endeavor.
Whether serving clients, mentoring colleagues, or leading within the profession, Sarah is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. Her work is driven by a commitment to trauma-informed justice, greater support for neurodivergent and special-needs children, and a legal community grounded in professionalism, compassion, and service.
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BAR ADMISSIONS
Florida, 2010
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2014
SELECT LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Kay Family Law PLLC
Tampa, FL
Managing Member, Dec. 2019-Present
Sanchez & Associates PA
Tampa, FL
Of Counsel Attorney, Dec. 2020-Present
King Kay Solutions, LLC
Tampa, FL
Co-Founder & Partner, 2021-Apr. 2024
Sessums Black, P.A.
Tampa, FL
Attorney, 2010-Dec. 2019
Receptionist, File Clerk, Paralegal, 2006-2010
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
The Florida Bar
Board Certified in Marital & Family Law, 2017
Florida Supreme Court
Appellate Mediation, December 2023
Florida Supreme Court
Family Law Mediation, January 2018
Gallup
Certified Strengths Coach, July 2025
William & Mary Law School
Certificate in Special Education Advocacy, January 2021
Institute for Special Education Law & Advocacy
Cornell University
Professional Certification in Conflict Resolution, March 2024
Florida State University
Certificate of Completion for Understanding Domestic Violence as a Social Services Professional, January 2024
Florida State University
Professional Certification in Rebound & Recovery Cognitive Behavioral Education & Intervention for Early Childhood, December 2023
Florida State University
Professional Certification in Trauma & Resilience Levels 1 & 2, November 2023
Florida State University
Professional Certification in The Fundamentals of Neurodiversity, October 2023
DEGREES
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctorate May 2010
Graduated magna cum laude
Stetson University
Master of Business Administration May 2010
Graduated Academic Honors
Top 10% of MBA Class
Worcester State University
Master of Education May 2003
Gordon College
Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education and Spanish May 1999
Graduated summa cum laude
OTHER TRAINING
Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence
Disney Institute July 21-23 2026
Certificate of Completion
Experienced in Educational Issues
When it comes to educational issues, Sarah holds a Masters degree in Education from Worcester State University, a Certificate in Special Education Advocacy from William & Mary Law School, and a Professional Certification in Rebound & Recovery Cognitive Behavioral Education & Intervention for Early Childhood from Florida State Uniersity. She has worked with public school systems as a teacher, a mother, and an educational advocate.
Responsive
Sarah takes pride in responding to clients promptly. All inquiries receive a response in 1 business day or less. Most are even faster.
Candid
Sarah prides herself on providing her clients with candid independent legal advice. It is important to her that her clients make clear and informed decisions.
Legal Experience
Sarah has been working in the legal industry since 2006. From 2006-2010 she served as receptionist, file clerk, and legal assistant. She has been practicing law since 2010. She was admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for thee Middle District of Florida 2014 so she could litigate Hague Convention International Child Abduction cases.
Compassionate
Sarah understands from personal and professional experiences the challenges faced when raising special needs children while both parents are employed outside the home. She has lived in communities where she was part of the minority. Through understanding, Sarah can better help her clients achieve their goals.
Tech Savvy
Sarah leverages her comfort with and skill in technology to provide cost-effective services to her clients.
Leader
Sarah has held numerous leadership positions in local and state-wide legal organizations. Of special note, Sarah is slated to be the 2023-2024 Chair of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar and has served as the 2017-2018 President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers.
Drive for Knowledge
Sarah is a life long learner. Not only has she earned a JD, MBA, M.Ed., and Bachelor’s degrees at the top of her class, she continuously expands her knowledge base through continuing education classes well in excess of the minimum requirements set by The Florida Bar and reading substantive non-fiction works for pleasure.