Sonrisa Lewis, Esq.

Sonrisa Lewis, Esq.

Lewis Legal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wilmington
Delaware
Licensed in
MD
Washington College of Law, American University

"Could not recommend Sonrisa enough!! She was knowledgeable & extremely helpful"

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About
HELPING REAL PEOPLE AND SMALL BUSINESSES GET ANSWERS, REDUCE STRESS, AND THRIVE!

As an attorney of 10 years, Sonrisa has varied experience supporting individuals, businesses, and lawyers. Sonrisa serves clients on UpCounsel and proudly provides support with her team at Lewis Legal since 2018.

Sonrisa's real-world approach, innovative problem-solving skills, and responsiveness sets her apart from the rest. She is sharp, resourceful, and thinks outside of the box to achieve creative solutions.

Law firms turn to Sonrisa when they need quality work completed on time. Startups turn to Sonrisa for guidance on the legalities of running a
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Sonrisa and her team at Lewis Legal work across practice areas with experience spanning from business law to contracts to employment law and more.

Looking for an attentive attorney? Reach out today!

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(Sonrisa is barred in Maryland, lives in Delaware, and consults with clients nationwide.)
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Client Reviews

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Clear Communication
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"She is very prompt and clearly states what your options are when you contact her. I would certainly use her again."

Assist with Outside General Counsel
Posted on Mar 26, 2023
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"Great to work with. Helpful, responsive, quick, pleasant to interact with. Would use her again."

Draft Affiliate Agreement
Posted on Mar 24, 2023
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"Could not recommend Sonrisa enough!! She was knowledgeable & extremely helpful"

Assist with Outside General Counsel
Posted on Mar 18, 2023
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"Very quick and responsive. Listened to everything I had to say, and developed a well thought out and comprehensive plan. Sonrisa is a life saver! I wish all attorneys were like her!!!"

Other Real Estate Matter
Posted on Feb 9, 2023
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"One of the very first things that Sonrisa drafted for me was an Opposition. It was very well done! It gave me a fantastic and solid base, so much so that I made only a few changes here and there. Amazingly, she captured my voice when I plead and write motions: factual and well-reasoned; streamlined and focused; and with only the slightest hint of well-placed snark to drive home a point. Her work was a refreshing contrast to the opposing party’s ill-reasoned and confusing pleading which failed to cite any law whatsoever. Sonrisa’s Opposition will be a useful tool that the Court can rely on and not have to dig or do much work to find a rationale for. I'm sure the judge and her clerk will appreciate that aspect. Well done!"

Pleadings and Motions for Litigation
Non-UpCounsel Client
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"I have enjoyed working with Sonrisa for several months. She has assisted me with legal research and drafting and has been a great addition to the team. I value Sonrisa’s responsiveness, professionalism, and quality work. I certainly appreciate the on-demand functional support that she provides."

Legal Research and Drafting
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Lewis Legal

Owner, Founder, Lead Attorney

Sep 2018 - Present

Lewis Legal is a virtual firm which provides legal support in the form of legal research, legal writing, transactional work, litigation support, and more.

Sep 2018 - Present

HSBC

Compliance Attorney

Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

• Detected instances of fraud, money laundering, and market manipulation through analysis of patterns and trends.
• Wrote Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with federal statute and regulation.
• Responded to regulatory issues and ensured detailed reporting to and communication with FinCEN.
• Studied the BSA and ensured compliance with AML and KYC rules.

Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

Delaware Family Court

Law Clerk

Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

As a law clerk in Family Court, Sonrisa attended hearings, documented proceedings, and drafted Court Orders for Family Court Judges. This role required intensive legal research, writing, and analysis.

Apr 2016 - Aug 2018

Friends of Judge Alice Beck Dubow

Campaign Coordinator

Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

• Helped Superior Court Candidate win primary election. Prepared campaign financial report.

Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

Charlotte Business District

Contract Attorney

Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

• Analyzed documents for litigation in cases of toxic torts and pharmaceuticals.

Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

Bank of America

Contract Attorney, Quality Control Team

Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

• Analyzed documents for litigation in cases of banking and insider trading.
• Reviewed communications and documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulation.
• Reviewed the work of peers for accuracy as a member of quality control team.

Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Federal Government Subcontractor - Team Lead

Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

Led a team of 15 paralegals in a study mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act regarding mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts between consumers and large financial institutions. Helped prepare study and report for U.S. Congress.

Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

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