Sonal Bhatia, Esq.

Personal Introduction

I'm passionate about helping hardworking employees heal from the trauma of toxic and abusive workplaces. It changes your body and mind--I know from my own personal experience. I spent the first 18 years of my life in Indiana. At Swarthmore College, I focused on creative writing and literature–storytelling. I sold a creative piece for $10 my junior year. Tearing open that envelope and holding that check, I realized I could use my creative skills to make a difference and earn a living. In law school at Washington University in St. Louis, I co-created/taught a course on gender and the law to undergrads. I represented violence survivors in a clinic, and helped draft the ABA’s guidelines for lawyers working with violence survivors. During the recession, I worked in sales: all day, I cold-called and met with companies to sell software products. I learned how to use focused conversations to uncover pain points, and use the sales process to solve these problems. That’s what I do every day in this work–and I love it. I’m passionate about natural wine (ask me about it!), cooking for dinner for my friends, writing fiction, travel, and working to end corruption in our political system. I am Vice-President of the National Employment Lawyers Association of Kansas City–a great legal community. I speak French, Spanish, Hindi/Urdu. None as well as I’d like. And yes, I love donkeys (and all animals except birds and rodents). Donkeys are kind, resilient, loving, loyal creatures. Everyone should befriend a donkey. Try it. Your employment story and your success are in my heart. I hope to meet you and understand your goals, and ultimately help you stand up to your employer and achieve your career dreams. I’m passionate about negotiation and trial, and I have worked with people from union laborers and lab techs to nurses, doctors, lawyers, and CEOs to negotiate high-value severances. And if the corporation refuses to deal, to take your case all the way. I am so happy and grateful to work with the love of my life (E.E.), and a great team (including you!) to tell your story and ensure that you obtain the best and most fulfilling result for you. We are on this journey together--you will never be alone.