About Sonya F.
Sonya F. Erickson is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of Washington. She was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1997. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Erickson is a partner at Cooley LLP, a law firm located in Seattle, Washington. She has been practicing law for over 28 years, serving clients throughout the state of Washington.
Ms. Erickson earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law, where she graduated in 1990. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at Pepperdine University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics in 1987. During her time at the University of Washington, she was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in her field.
Ms. Erickson concentrates her practice in the areas of life sciences and biotechnology, as well as business law. She represents clients in matters involving securities and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Erickson has handled cases in the Superior Court of Washington for King County, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has also appeared before the Washington Court of Appeals on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Cooley LLP, she worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Seattle for five years.
Ms. Erickson is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2004 to 2021. She is also a member of the American Bar Association Section of Business Law. Ms. Erickson is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
