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 a diverse legal background, having worked on a broad scope of cases involving 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 International Law and 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 Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 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