sonia fernandez

Sonia Fernandes (2017 WLS President) is the Deputy Director and Chief Counsel at the California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC), Office of Enforcement, where she manages and oversees the statewide litigation activities of the Enforcement Program. Prior to joining the DMHC, Sonia practiced dependency law and represented children in the foster care system. In 2010, Sonia was awarded the Jack Berman Award of Achievement by the California Young Lawyers Association for distinguished service to the public and legal profession. In her spare time, Sonia is often cheering on her daughter at soccer games, volunteering in her community, enjoying nature, or seeking a fun new destination to explore. ​