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Sara B.
Kuebel

Position
Associate
Office
New Orleans

Sara Kuebel is an associate in the Jones Walker Maritime Practice Group.


Sara advises clients in a broad range of disputes, with a concentration in maritime litigation, including allisions and collisions and claims under General Maritime Law, the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

Sara has experience litigating various matters, having assisted with numerous bench and jury trials in both federal and state court. She has also handled multiple appeals to Louisiana appellate courts as well as the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Sara has assisted in the drafting of amicus briefs to the US Supreme Court. Additionally, Sara advises clients on various commercial matters, such as the drafting of charter party agreements, master service agreements, and other transportation-related contracts.

Sara frequently authors publications on a variety of maritime law issues that range from personal injury to offshore wind to maritime liens. Moreover, she is the co-author of two maritime law books, Admiralty in a Nutshell and Cases and Materials on Maritime Law, both published by West Academic. She currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at LSU Law teaching a course on maritime commerce.

In recognition of her work, several industry and legal publications and rating agencies have listed Sara as “One to Watch,” including The Legal 500 United States and Best Lawyers®.

She earned her juris doctor degree, summa cum laude, from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, graduating in the top 2% of her class and earning the Order of the Coif distinction. Sara received nine CALI awards for earning the highest grade in various classes throughout law school. While at LSU Law, she served as the student body president, as an associate on the Louisiana Law Review, and as a member of the Moot Court Board.

Noteworthy

  • Louisiana Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Transportation/Maritime (2025)
  • The Legal 500 United States, Transport - Shipping: Litigation and Regulation (2023, 2024); "Leading Associates," Transport – Shipping: Litigation and Regulation (2025)
  • Best Lawyers®, "Ones to Watch," Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Transportation Law (2022–2026)
  • Recipient of the American Law Institute's Leadership and Scholarship Award

Publications

  • "Hurricanes and Act of God Defenses," Jones Walker LLP Disaster Prep & Recovery Client Alert – National Preparedness Month Series, September 30, 2025
  • "When Does Maritime Law Apply?" Charting the Course: Navigating Offshore Energy Client Alert, July 17, 2024
  • "Which Laws Apply?" North American Clean Energy, March 15, 2024
  • "Safer Seas Act: Sexual Assault and Harassment Compliance for Shipping," Maritime Executive, January 24, 2024
  • "USCG Provides SASH Guidance on Posting and Surveillance in November 2023 Policy Letters," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Client Alert, December 20, 2023
  • "Employment Law Update: A Year in Review," Jones Walker LLP Labor & Employment Client Alert, December 19, 2023
  • "The Status Report: Navigating Worker and Vessel Classifications for the Offshore Renewable Industry," The Energy Transition ERA: Environmental, Renewables & Alternative Energy Client Alert, November 13, 2023
  • "To Fight Sexual Assault and Harassment, Vessel Owners and Operators Must Comply with Heightened Reporting Requirements," Marine News, August 14, 2023
  • "Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment on Vessels: the Safer Seas Act and Legal Implications on Vessel Owners and Operators," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Client Alert, June 29, 2023
  • "Major Developments in Offshore Wind: Gulf of Mexico Poised to Become the Wind Beneath BOEM's Wings," Jones Walker LLP Offshore Wind Client Alert, February 24, 2023
  • "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Congress Amends the Limitation of Liability Act to Remove Small Passenger Vessels from Its Protection," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Client Alert, January 23, 2023
  • "The New Status Quo: Louisiana First Circuit Reverses Trial Court on Vessel Status and Seaman Status," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter, December 2022
  • "Significant Developments for the US Offshore Wind Energy Industry," Jones Walker LLP Offshore Wind Client Alert, November 1, 2022
  • "Cases and Materials on Maritime Law, 4th Edition," West Academic Publishing, March 28, 2022
  • "Admiralty in a Nutshell, 8th Edition (2022)," West Academic Publishing, 2022
  • "A Gust of Activity in Offshore Wind Leasing," Jones Walker LLP Offshore Wind Client Alert, January 14, 2022
  • "Hurricanes and Act of God Defenses," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter, September 2021
  • "Offshore Jurisdictional Issue Primer," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter, September 2021
  • "Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law," ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal, Spring 2021
  • "Louisiana Wind Week 2021," Jones Walker LLP Offshore Wind Client Alert, July 15, 2021
  • "Workin’ 9 to 5: Fifth Circuit Holds that FLSA Applies to Crewmembers of Liftboats," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter, March 2021
  • "Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law," ABA TIPS Law Journal, Vol. 56 No. 2, Spring 2021
  • "One if by Land, Two if by Sea: Differentiating Between Maritime and Non-Maritime Workers on Offshore Wind Installations," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter - Special Offshore Wind Edition, October 2020
  • "Force Majeure Clauses in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic," Benedict’s Maritime Bulletin, September 2020
  • "Fifth Circuit Clarifies the Scope of 'Necessaries' Under Federal Maritime Lien Statute," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter, July 2020
  • "Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law," ABA TIPS Law Journal, Vol. 55 No. 2, Spring 2020
  • "Federal Court Addresses the Duty to Defend an Additional Insured," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter, January 31, 2020
  • "US Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Seaman’s Slip and Fall Action," Jones Walker LLP Admiralty & Maritime Newsletter, September 25, 2019
  • "Eastern District of Louisiana Recognizes Punitive Damages under Section 905(b) of the LHWCA," Jones Walker LLP Admiralty & Maritime Newsletter, March 28, 2019
  • "Supreme Court To Determine Availability of Punitive Damages in Unseaworthiness Actions," The Waterways Journal, February 8, 2019
  • "Doing Aweigh with Uncertainty: Navigating Jones Act Seamen's Claims Against Third Parties," 78 LA. L. REV. 945, 2018
  • "Coming out on Top: Fifth Circuit Enforces Himalaya Clause Protecting Downstream Agents," Jones Walker LLP Admiralty & Maritime Newsletter, October 18, 2018

Presentations

  • "Till Death Do Us Partly Owe Non-Pecuniary Damages CLE," NOBA Maritime & International Law Committee CLE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 19, 2025
  • "Root Cause Analysis: Nuclear Verdicts From the Perspective of the Plaintiffs and Defense," ABA 2025 Admiralty Disruption Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 2025
  • "Wake Up with WISTA," Women's International Shipping & Trading Association USA New Orleans Chapter, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 27, 2024
  • Jones Walker Houston Maritime Seminar, Houston, Texas, April 18, 2024
  • "Forum Selection vs Forum Shopping – Where Will Your Lawsuit Be Tried?" LSU Law’s 21st Judge Alvin B. Rubin Conference on Maritime Personal Injury Law, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 15, 2024
  • "Safer Seas Act – Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels," Shipping Podcast, February 2, 2024
  • "Maritime Procedure: Navigating Special Maritime Rules and Staying the Course," 20th Judge Alvin B. Rubin Conference on Maritime Personal Injury Law, LSU Law Center, October 27, 2023
  • "Implications of the Safer Seas Act," Marine Log’s Listen Up! Podcast, October 1, 2023
  • "Jones Walker on seaman status impacts to the offshore space," Marine Log's Listen Up! Podcast, May 9, 2023
  • "Limitation of Liability: Problems and Solutions," 19th Judge Alvin B. Rubin Conference on Maritime Personal Injury Law, LSU Law Center, May 13, 2022
  • "Jones Walker talks COVID-19 litigation," Marine Log's Listen Up! Podcast, September 2020
  • "Force Majeure Emphasizing Maritime Law and the Sale of Goods," Young Lawyers Committee of the Maritime Law Association CLE Webinar, April 2020

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • New Orleans Young Leadership Council, Board of Directors
  • Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association, New Orleans Chapter President
New Orleans
201 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70170-5100
D: 504.582.8483
F: 504.589.8483
Emailskuebel@joneswalker.com

Education

  • Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
    JD, DCL, 2018
    Student Body President (2017-2018); 2L Class President (2016-2017); Louisiana Law Review, Volume 78, Senior Associate, Volume 77, Junior Associate; Moot Court Board Member; John R. Brown National Admiralty Moot Court Competition: National Champion Team, Maritime Law Association Award for Best Brief; LSU Law Robert Lee Tullis Moot Court Competition Champion, 2nd Place Best Individual Oral Advocate, 5th Place Best Brief; CALI Awards of Excellence for Legal Traditions and Systems, Criminal Law, Administration of Criminal Justice I, Constitutional Law I, Civil Law Property, Business Associations I, Admiralty, Louisiana Civil Procedure I, US Foreign Affairs Law; Hebert Scholar (five times); Dean Scholar (one time)
  • Louisiana State University
    BA, Political Science, cum laude, 2015
    Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity: Vice President of Standards (2014), Risk Management Chairman (2013), Registrar (2012); LSU Recreation Center Intramurals: Soccer and Volleyball (2011-2015)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana
  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Related Practices

  • Maritime Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Maritime
  • Offshore Energy
  • Appellate Litigation

Related Industries

  • Maritime Industry
  • Cruise Industry
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