Sonrisa Lewis, Esq.
Lewis Legal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Delaware
MD
"Could not recommend Sonrisa enough!! She was knowledgeable & extremely helpful"
About
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… read more business.
Sonrisa and her team at Lewis Legal work across practice areas with experience spanning from business law to contracts to employment law and more.
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(Sonrisa is barred in Maryland, lives in Delaware, and consults with clients nationwide.)
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"Sonrisa recently helped me with an employment law matter. With very little instruction, Sonrisa was able to deliver exactly what I needed. I am accustomed to working with freelance attorneys and paralegals. My experience with Sonrisa was different, as she produced a file-ready document requiring very little revision. Sonrisa’s assistance saved me hours of time. -Louis L."
"I am a small business owner working to apply for licensure in Massachusetts for my cannabis business. Sonrisa has been working with me throughout the application process, specifically helping me to get my materials together and drafting multiple standard operating procedures. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Sonrisa! I am impressed with her output, keen responsiveness and I appreciate her enthusiasm, attention-to-detail, and depth of communication with me. Sonrisa takes the information that I give her, applies the proper regulation, and swiftly puts together well-written SOPs on my behalf. Sonrisa is knowledgeable, professional, and personable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help drafting SOPs or navigating difficult matters of regulatory compliance! -Ryan C."
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.
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.
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.
Friends of Judge Alice Beck Dubow
Campaign Coordinator
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
• Helped Superior Court Candidate win primary election. Prepared campaign financial report.
Charlotte Business District
Contract Attorney
Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
• Analyzed documents for litigation in cases of toxic torts and pharmaceuticals.
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.
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.