
Sona De
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
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Professional Bio
Sona is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has led numerous victories in both bench and jury trials through appeal. She has also argued before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the Multidistrict Litigation Panel, represented clients in arbitration, and defended witnesses overseas under the Hague Convention.
Sona’s practice focuses on the life sciences. She represents clients in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device/med-tech, crop science/agribusiness, and chemical matters. Three of her cases received LMG Life Sciences’ Impact Case of the Year awards, one was also inducted into The National Law Journal’s “Verdicts Hall of Fame.” Her additional recognitions include Chambers USA Intellectual Property; The Legal 500 US (Healthcare: Life Sciences); IAM Patent 1000; Who’s Who Legal IP ; “The Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area”; and LMG Life Sciences guides for Patent Litigation; and The American Lawyer’s “Litigator of the Week”.
Sona holds a degree in biochemistry and genetics. Her prior work in the pharmaceutical industry enables her to understand how companies operate and appreciate their business needs.