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Savannah Wix

Savannah Wix is an Associate in Fennemore’s Business Litigation practice group, where she represents healthcare providers in complex litigation matters and advises medical practices and healthcare facilities on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

Prior to joining Fennemore, Savannah gained significant experience representing clients before state licensing boards and counseling organizations on regulatory issues at a full-service business law firm. She also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Judge Michael T. Liburdi of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, where she drafted orders and conducted extensive legal research on civil matters.

Savannah earned her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. While in law school, she served as Executive Operations Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, President of the Law Cappella singing group, and a teaching assistant for Legal Method & Writing and Legal Advocacy. She received multiple honors, including the NAWL’s Outstanding Graduate Award, several CALI Awards, and recognition as a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar.

Savannah is active in the legal and local community. She currently serves as President-Elect of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, is Co-Chair of the Gala Planning Committee for Rosie’s House, and sits on the advisory board for Kappa Alpha Theta at Pepperdine University. Outside of her practice, she enjoys classical vocal performance, hiking the Grand Canyon, karaoke, and discovering new restaurants.

Education

  • J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, cum laude
    • Executive Operations Editor, Arizona State Law Journal
    • Director of Fundraising, Women Law Students Association
    • President, ASU Law Cappella
    • National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Graduate
    • William H. Pedrick Scholar
    • O’Connor Merit Scholar
    • Center for Law, Science, and Innovation Scholar
    • CALI Awards: Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property
    • Legal Method & Writing, Teaching Assistant
    • Legal Advocacy, Teaching Assistant
    • Arizona Legal Center Volunteer
  • B.A., Pepperdine University, summa cum laude
    • Regents Scholar
    • Dean’s List
    • Great Books Colloquium
    • President of the Zeta Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta
  • Pepperdine University (International Program, Florence, Italy)

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.

Awards and Honors

  • Kappa Alpha Theta, Theta’s 35 Under 35, 2025

Articles and Presentations

  • Co-Author, Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys, “Arizona Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on Who May Be an “Acquaintance Witness” in Petition for Court-Ordered Treatment,” February 8, 2025
  • Quoted, “ASU boosts the economic vitality of Arizona,” Arizona State University, January 24, 2025
  • Co-Author, “International Arbitration Experts Discuss Whether Arbitration is Efficient Dispute Resolution,” Mealey’s International Arbitration Report, December, 2023

Professional and Community Activities

  • President-Elect, Maricopa County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2025-Present
  • Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association
  • Co-Chair, Gala Planning Committee Member, Rosie’s House
  • Risk Prevention Advisor, Zeta Phi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at Pepperdine University
  • Miss Arizona USA, 2019

Admissions

  • Arizona
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona