Sofia engages in an expansive array of litigation matters, including securities litigation, shareholder suits, insurance disputes, government investigations, white-collar crime, and complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. She also has ample experience in class action defense, particularly in areas such as consumer fraud, data privacy, data breach, marketing, technology, and compliance issues. Sofia has a proven record of defending corporate clients against class actions at all stages of litigation, consistently achieving successful settlements for her clients. Her strategic approach and deep understanding of the law have made her a trusted advisor in high-stakes legal battles.
In addition to her litigation practice, Sofia is dedicated to pro bono work. She provides legal representation to asylum seekers and survivors of human trafficking, focusing on criminal matters and post-conviction relief. Sofia collaborates with survivor-led coalitions and has contributed to legislative efforts, including assisting in drafting bills and testifying before the Massachusetts’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary in favor of these bills.
Sofia graduated first in her class from New England Law, where she served as the Online Editor of the New England Law Review. Earlier, while earning her Master of Legal Studies degree, she interned at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office and served as a Congressional Intern to Congressman Raul M. Grijalva. In 2020, Sofia was a Summer Associate at Mintz, where she worked on various litigation matters.
During her law school years, Sofia gained invaluable experience as a judicial intern for the Honorable Scott L. Kafker of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the Honorable Page Kelley, now Chief Magistrate Judge of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She also held several legal internships, including positions at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, where she assisted with discovery requests, drafted motions, and appeared in civil and criminal proceedings under the supervision of senior attorneys. At Kids in Need of Legal Defense (KIND), Sofia supported the representation of unaccompanied migrant children. Her experience also includes legal internships in the White Collar Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and the Volunteer Lawyers Project.
Sofia’s commitment to her clients, combined with her broad legal expertise and tactical approach, makes her a formidable advocate in the legal arena.
viewpoints
Telephone and Texting Compliance News — July 2024
July 29, 2024 | Article | By Russell Fox, Jonathan P. Garvin, Joshua Briones, Esteban Morales, Sofia Nuño
Read about the FCC’s Initial Determination Order against a provider facilitating illegal tax robocalls and draft Notices of Proposed Rulemaking related to Robocall Mitigation Database procedures and AI-related issues in robocalling, plus a New York federal court’s decision in Cacho v. McCarthy & Kelly, which provides valuable insights into TCPA compliance and defense strategies post-Chevron.
Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Update — TCPA Defense Post-Chevron: Insights from Cacho v. McCarthy & Kelly LLC
July 29, 2024 | Article | By Joshua Briones, Esteban Morales, Sofia Nuño
Read about a New York federal court’s decision in Cacho v. McCarthy & Kelly, which provides valuable insights into TCPA compliance and defense strategies post-Chevron.
“We lost. Sorry everyone”: The Implications of a District Court Finding Digital Token, LBC, Is a Security
November 21, 2022 | Blog | By Ellen Shapiro, Will G. McKitterick, Sofia Nuño
Crypto litigation, fueled by a surge of investors and market volatility, has ballooned in recent years. For example, numerous securities class actions and government subpoenas followed the May 2022 collapse of the $60 billion Terra network, along with stablecoin TerraUSD and the LUNA token.
Q&A with Nikki Bell, Founder and CEO of LIFT (Living in Freedom Together)
January 28, 2022 | Article | By Kianna S. Phillips, Sofia Nuño, Alec Zadek
Associates Kianna Phillips and Sofia Nuño recently spoke with firm client Nikki Bell to talk about her experience with prostitution and trafficking and the legislation that Mintz drafted.
Court Finds Proposed Opt Out Provisions to Be Too Burdensome
October 13, 2021 | Blog | By Joel Rothman, Sofia Nuño
News & Press
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
Los Angeles Managing Member Joshua Briones, and Associates Sofia Nuño and Crystal Lopez co-authored an articled published by Corporate Counsel detailing specific class action cases to watch for in the upcoming year.
Privacy and Website Cases Drive Consumer Class Action Surge
January 24, 2023
Mintz Los Angeles Managing Member Joshua Briones, with Associates Sofia Nuño and Crystal Lopez, co-authored a Corporate Counsel article forecasting consumer class action trends to watch in 2023. They discussed the rise in new cases filed last year and the upswing in data privacy and website accessibility actions.
Events & Speaking
Sofia engages in an expansive array of litigation matters, including securities litigation, shareholder suits, insurance disputes, government investigations, white-collar crime, and complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. She also has ample experience in class action defense, particularly in areas such as consumer fraud, data privacy, data breach, marketing, technology, and compliance issues. Sofia has a proven record of defending corporate clients against class actions at all stages of litigation, consistently achieving successful settlements for her clients. Her strategic approach and deep understanding of the law have made her a trusted advisor in high-stakes legal battles.
Recognition & Awards
Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Rising Star - Business Litigation (2024)
Sofia engages in an expansive array of litigation matters, including securities litigation, shareholder suits, insurance disputes, government investigations, white-collar crime, and complex commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. She also has ample experience in class action defense, particularly in areas such as consumer fraud, data privacy, data breach, marketing, technology, and compliance issues. Sofia has a proven record of defending corporate clients against class actions at all stages of litigation, consistently achieving successful settlements for her clients. Her strategic approach and deep understanding of the law have made her a trusted advisor in high-stakes legal battles.
Involvement
- Massachusetts Bar Association Complex Commercial Litigation Section, Leadership Council
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association, Member
- Member, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), Region I
- Member, Boston Bar Association, Human Trafficking Sub-Committee
Recent Insights
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
