Sophia E. Ward

Sophia E. Ward is an associate in the Orlando, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. She brings careful attention to detail and a practical focus on each client’s business goals.

Sophia gained practical experience as a judicial intern for the Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, the Honorable Natalie H. Adams, and the Honorable Caryl E. Delano in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She also externed in the Major Crimes Section of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. In the summer of 2025, she joined Jackson Lewis as a Summer Associate, where the firm’s people-centered approach strengthened her interest in helping employers navigate workplace challenges.

During law school, Sophia served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review and Historian of the Student Bar Association. She also supported students as a Dean’s Fellow for four terms, twice in Civil Procedure, and one each in Constitutional Law and Professional Responsibility.