Sarah Connolly
Fractional CLO- Healthcare, Healthtech, and AI- Human in the Loop
About
Sarah is a Fractional CLO and AI Transformation consultant with an innovative subscription model that delivers the expertise, strategy, and infrastructure to safely and confidently grow your business at each stage of its life cycle and in this AI era of opportunity and uncertainty. She delivers high quality legal services and unmatched business acumen, while leveraging AI and other digital tools for efficiency and transparency.
Sarah believes deeply in the power of AI, and that you will always need a “human in the loop” for quality assurance and real world experience. Lawyers should not be billing for work that AI can do more efficiently and effectively. The best lawyers are invaluable to your company’s strategy and execution, and will never be fully replaced by technology.
Sarah supports mid-market and growth-stage companies, from PE-backed companies with lucrative exits to building long-term relationships with founders. She provides legal guidance, scalable infrastructure, and network introductions designed to help you build your business safely and confidently and avoid costly legal distractions.
Sarah is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship and using her “legal superpowers” for the benefit of her clients and connections.
Career Highlights:
Developing responsible use of AI frameworks for AI-enabled companies, and leveraging AI safely for legal efficiencies and scale.
Extensive experience providing strategic guidance to technology companies on complex AI legal considerations, data privacy, security, HIPAA, and compliance matters.
Passion for supporting C-suites and Boards of Directors on implementing a comprehensive and scalable foundation of key legal documents, policies, and processes, including for rapidly scaling companies and in preparation for M&A diligence.
Substantial expertise advising healthcare companies and working with specialists on the successful settlement of federal and state regulatory actions, including the DOJ, AG, and the OIG. Sarah uses this experience, and her experience as a former Assistant State Attorney, to help businesses navigate and prevent "bet the company" issues.
Network of legal and business specialists that she introduces at discounted rates and with a focus on long term relationship building and customer service.
Experience
Founder & Fractional CLO
Sarah Connolly Legal · Tampa, Florida, United States
Jan 2026 – Present(4 mos)
Board of Directors- Provider Liaison
Sounding Joy · Greater Tampa Bay Area
Jan 2022 – Present(4 yrs 4 mos)
Chief Legal Officer, Managing Partner
GenCo Legal® a Division of QPWB
Mar 2022 – Jan 2026(3 yrs 11 mos)
Founder & Fractional General Counsel
Sarah Connolly Legal · St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
May 2019 – Mar 2022(2 yrs 11 mos)
Chief Operating Officer and Partner
GenCo Legal · Greater Tampa Bay Area
Feb 2014 – Apr 2019(5 yrs 3 mos)
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit · West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Aug 2011 – Feb 2014(2 yrs 7 mos)
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2008 – 2011
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science
2005 – 2008
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