Claire E. Sauls was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Louisiana State University. In 2015, Claire received her Juris Doctor and Graduate Degree in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, graduating cum laude. While in law school, Claire served as an executive member of the Moot Court Board. Additionally, she completed an externship in the First Circuit Court of Appeals and trained to mediate resolution of conflicts through her involvement in the Civil Mediation Clinic. She was recognized by the Wex S. Malone Inns of Court for excellence in Trial Advocacy and received the CALI award for excellence in Contracts.

Before joining Taylor, Wellons, Politz and Duhe, Claire practiced in various areas of the law, including construction, surety, and business law. She also gained experience in insurance defense and general commercial litigation. Since joining the firm in 2018, Claire has continued her practice with a focus in general liability, construction law, insurance defense and coverage, and premise liability.

As an active member of her local community, Claire serves on the Board of Directors for the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA) and enjoys volunteering her time to serve as a judge for moot court competitions at the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center.