About Sona

Sona works at the forefront of Cooley’s efforts to advance and leverage a variety of technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance the quality, efficiency and delivery of legal services across the firm. She draws on her background as an in-house attorney to bring a practical understanding of how technology can transform the legal experience for clients and attorneys.

Before joining Cooley, Sona was a key member of the knowledge and innovation team at a US-based international law firm. She also has extensive experience handling a range of corporate and commercial matters in house at a leading digital media and internet company and at a digital advertising and analytics platform.

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Admissions and credentials

  • New York
  • New Jersey

Education

  • Columbia Law School
    JD, 2007
  • The George Washington University
    BA, English and Political Science, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2002

Memberships and affiliations

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/Europe)

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