Born and raised in San Diego, Sonya Anne Grant pursued a diverse career path marked by academic achievements and a commitment to community service. Graduating from Williams College with a degree in English in 1984, she then ventured into the legal realm, earning accolades as an Order of the Coif graduate from King Hall School of Law at UC Davis in 1990.
Her legal journey began with clerkships under notable judges, including the Honorable Stephen S. Trott at the 9th Circuit of Appeals and David F. Levi in the Eastern District of California. Transitioning into practice, she gained invaluable experience at Seltzer and Cody, a plaintiff's law firm in Oakland, before dedicating eight years to the Legislative Counsel's Office. Even with her professional pursuits, she prioritized family, balancing work with raising two daughters.
Sonya shifted gears to entrepreneurship, establishing a successful rental property investment and management business, a venture that endures today. Her expertise extended beyond her own endeavors, as she lent her legal acumen to various attorneys in a consulting capacity over the years.
Committed to community betterment, Sonya actively participates in the finance committee at CASH, demonstrating a keen interest in nonprofit governance and ensuring the organization's enduring financial stability. Her dedication to service underscores a career characterized by adaptability, expertise, and a passion for making a difference.