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EXPERIENCE AND PASSION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS

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Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Sonya has a passion for vindicating employee and civil rights.  Sonya’s entire legal career has been concentrated in employment law, representing workers and professionals in a broad range of industries.  Sonya began her legal career on the defense side working for two prominent Birmingham law firms in their labor and employment sections.  Sonya's experience is unique because she understands how employers think and how they defend their cases.  Sonya has handled cases in every major area of employment law and has the know-how to achieve the best possible outcome, whether through zealous litigation to trial and appeal or through alternative dispute resolution.  Sonya works closely with her clients, taking time to listen to their goals while navigating them through the process.  Sonya thrives on fighting for her clients and obtaining justice to right the wrongs they have suffered in the workplace.  

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EDUCATION

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Sonya earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Birmingham-Southern College, summa cum laude.   She earned her law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, served on the Honor Court, and was faculty-selected to the Order of the Barristers.  Sonya served on the Moot Court Board, was a National Team Member, and received the Best Oral Advocate award.  Sonya completed an externship with the National Labor Relations Board while in law school where she assisted workers seeking relief from unfair labor practices.

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ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS   

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Sonya is admitted to practice in all Alabama courts, all United States District Courts of Alabama, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  She is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, the Birmingham Bar Association, and the Alabama Bar Labor and Employment Section.  Sonya is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), an organization dedicated to protecting employee rights in the workplace.  She currently serves as President of the Alabama chapter of NELA and on its amicus committee, which submits and contributes to amicus curiae briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Courts of Appeals in cases involving emerging employment and civil rights-related issues.

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PRESENTATIONS AND ARTICLES

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Sonya has published legal articles on issues such as defeating summary judgment, Family Medical Leave Act issues, professional ethics, and other employment-related topics.  Sonya has presented at the Alabama State Bar Labor and Employment Section Annual Seminar, the NELA Annual Convention, and the NELA-AL continuing legal education seminar.

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PERSONAL AND CHARITABLE

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When not fighting the good fight for her clients, Sonya enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, cooking, and enjoying all the Magic City has to offer.  Sonya gives back when she can through pro bono legal services and supporting local charities offering homeless and abused women a safe environment, life skills, and other resources to help them achieve healthy, independent lives.  

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