Sheila Prell Sonenshine

Justice Sonenshine transitioned to private dispute resolution following a distinguished seventeen-year tenure on the California Court of Appeal. Her legal career spans over five decades, beginning in private practice where she specialized in business and family law litigation. Since entering private practice in 1999, she has presided over thousands of cases, utilizing her extensive judicial background to resolve intricate legal disputes across a wide spectrum of practice areas.

Justice Sonenshine is characterized by her deep judicial experience and her effectiveness in settling high-stakes appellate and multi-party commercial disputes.

Founding Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three.

She is highly regarded by legal professionals for her analytical precision and her ability to navigate emotionally charged or legally dense conflicts. Peers and counsel frequently note her preparation, persistence, and the unique perspective she brings from her long-standing judicial service.