Cobb Judge Receives Distinguished Judicial Award at 2025 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting

Judge Sonja N. Brown Receives Distinguished Judicial Award at 2025 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting
June 16, 2025 – The Honorable Judge Sonja N. Brown of the Cobb County Superior Court was presented with the Distinguished Judicial Award by Young Lawyers Division (YLD) President Kenneth Mitchell, Jr. during the 2025 State Bar of Georgia Annual Meeting held on Friday, June 6, 2025.
The award honors members of the judiciary who actively support and encourage the professional growth of young lawyers while also demonstrating steadfast support of the YLD President’s leadership throughout their term. Judge Brown’s exemplary mentorship, service-minded leadership, and consistent engagement with the legal and broader community made her a natural choice for this prestigious recognition.
“I love serving Cobb County both on and off the bench,” said Judge Brown. “I am honored to be recognized by the YLD, and I remain committed to mentoring young lawyers and encouraging meaningful community service throughout our profession.”
Judge Brown began serving on the Cobb County Superior Court bench on January 1, 2023, following her tenure as a full-time Magistrate Court Judge in Cobb County. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tommy Nobis Center, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities through job training and employment services.
Before joining the bench, Judge Brown built an extensive legal career serving in leadership roles within the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office and Solicitor-General’s Office, as well as the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. She also held corporate legal roles at Convergent Media Systems Corporation, where she advanced from Paralegal to Staff Counsel.
Judge Brown holds a Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, a Master of Arts in Christian Practice from Duke Divinity School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University. Of all her roles, she proudly considers being an aunt to her two nieces and four nephews among her most cherished