Biography
Kerry Sonsino is a seasoned attorney in civil practice. She has substantial experience in all aspects of litigation with a focus on first party and third party insurance defense, general liability, construction, consumer law, and personal injury and wrongful death defense. Kerry is a valued asset to Cokinos | Young with her diverse legal background, having worked a broad scope of cases with governmental entities, landlord/tenant disputes, deceptive trade-consumer law, and business entities, as well as bankruptcy, probate, and appellate law. Kerry was the Head Articles Editor of the Houston Journal of Int’l Law, and she was a published author in the journal prior to her editorship.
Education
- University of Houston College of Law – J.D., 1988
– Head Articles Editor
– Houston Journal of International Law - The University of Wisconsin at Madison – B.A. International Relations, 1985
Recognitions & Distinctions
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings, the highest rating possible
- Recipient of the Mike Levy Young Leadership Award
Publications
- Author: “Legal Obstacles to Combating State-Sponsored Terrorism,” 10 Hou. J. Int’l Law 159 (1987)
Memberships & Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Federal Bar Association, Member
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Court: Western District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Community Involvement
- Jewish Community Center, Board of Directors
- American-Israel Public Affairs Committee, Member and San Antonio Council Co-Chair
- National Conference of Synagogue Youth, San Antonio Parent Committee
- Congregation Rodfei Sholom, Member