Kate Sokolova

Ms. Sokolova is an Associate in the firm’s civil litigation and insurance defense practice. She represents insurers, corporations, technology companies, and individuals in complex disputes involving personal injury, products liability, commercial claims, and insurance coverage. Her practice also includes advising clients in high-exposure catastrophic injury matters, where she evaluates liability, analyzes potential exposure, and assists with efficient, strategic resolution. Through this work, Ms. Sokolova has gained exposure to the legal principles applied in multiple jurisdictions and has become familiar with a wide range of legal and technical issues, including those addressed by experts across various disciplines.

Ms. Sokolova also has experience handling appellate matters, including drafting briefs and advising on strategy in both state and federal courts. Her litigation practice is complemented by active transactional work, where she advises clients on business formation documents, commercial leases, and asset purchase agreements. This dual focus allows her to offer clients both proactive legal planning and responsive dispute resolution.

Prior to joining Sanders & Parks in 2020, Ms. Sokolova clerked for the Honorable Sarah Simmons at the Pima County Superior Court and practiced at a plaintiff’s firm handling complex matters in Arizona and Illinois. Earlier in her career, she practiced as a commercial attorney abroad, bringing an international perspective to her work. She is fluent in English and Russian.

Ms. Sokolova earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and holds an LL.M. in Law and Entrepreneurship from Duke University School of Law. While at Duke, she provided legal support to a startup company, advising on entity formation, financing, and operational compliance.