Sara Tait

Sara Gonso Tait is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group at Duane Morris LLP, based in their Chicago office.12 She joined the firm on October 7, 2024, bringing significant expertise in gaming law and regulatory affairs.1 Tait serves as an advisor and legal counsel to a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, in the gaming industry and other highly regulated markets including cryptocurrency, cannabis, and alcohol.12

Background and Experience

• Previously served as executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission, overseeing 13 casinos and regulating various gaming activities1
• Successfully launched retail and mobile sports betting in Indiana1
• Led negotiations for the first tribal-state compact for class III gaming in Indiana1
• Prior to joining Duane Morris, Tait was a partner at Ice Miller LLP1

Education

• J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2010)1
• B.A. with honors from Miami University (2005)1

Tait's expertise in gaming law, regulatory compliance, and strategic advice makes her a valuable addition to Duane Morris's gaming practice, which is recognized as one of the nation's leading in this field.12