Sofia Villeda
Associate Attorney

Sofia represents HME clients in a variety of legal matters, including toxic tort litigation, business litigation, civil rights litigation, Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home, and Premises Liability. Sofia earned her law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law, focusing her studies on civil litigation and earning a certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. While working toward her degree, Sofia volunteered at Chicago Kent’s in-house civil litigation clinic for a year, working primarily on employment discrimination and harassment, contract, and civil rights matters. Sofia is also a Certified Court Mediator for the Chicago Center for Conflict Resolution. She has facilitated various mediations between parties in Cook County, which has allowed her to gain valuable experience in the court system, while also exposing her to different areas of the law. During her time at HME, Sofia has successfully resolved a number of bodily injury matters, achieving favorable settlements and client satisfaction.

Sofia graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociolegal Studies. Prior to joining the firm as an associate attorney in 2024, Sofia was a law clerk at the firm throughout her second and third year of law school. Sofia has also clerked for the Cook County States Attorney’s Office, and other firms across the city that specialize in personal injury and real estate litigation.

In her free time, you can find Sofia at her favorite pilates studio, running along the lake, and watching reality television with her rescue dog, Dot.

Practice Areas

• Environmental & Toxic Tort
• Business Litigation & Counseling
• Civil Rights
• Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home
• Premises Liability

Education

• Loyola University Chicago, B.S., 2021
• Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D., 2024

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• Illinois, 2024
• U. S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 2025

Awards & Recognition

• Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate
• CALI Award for Excellence, Pre-Trial Litigation

Professional & Civic Organizations

• Chicago Bar Association
• Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Notable Results

• Boy Scout Abuse (Sex Abuse): Achieved a $1,417,500.00 settlement on behalf of client.
• Boy Scout Abuse (Sex Abuse): Achieved a $1,260,000.00 settlement on behalf of client.
• Boy Scout Abuse (Sex Abuse): Achieved a $1,209,600.00 settlement on behalf of client.
• Boy Scout Abuse (Sex Abuse): Achieved a $877,500.00 settlement on behalf of client.
• Boy Scout Abuse (Sex Abuse): Achieved a $417,600.00 settlement on behalf of client.
• Dog Bite (Bodily Injury): Achieved a $140,000.00 settlement on behalf of client.
• Dog Bite (Bodily Injury): Achieved a $124,000.00 settlement on behalf of client.