Vanessa Soma

Vanessa Soma

Attorney - Legal Training Manager

(971) 369-5234

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SBH Legal
1200 SW Main Street
Portland, Oregon 97205

Practice Groups

Law Practice

Vanessa joined SBH Legal in 2025. Licensed to practice law in Washington, Oregon, and California, Vanessa currently represents Washington employers and insurers in workers’ compensation and related employment defense matters.

Before joining SBH, Vanessa had a civil practice in California and transitioned to Washington workers’ compensation defense after migrating to the Pacific Northwest.

Education

  • UCLA School of Law, J.D. (2013)
  • UCLA School of Public Affairs, M.A. (2013)
  • University of California Los Angeles, B.A. (2009)

Professional Activities

  • Oregon State Bar
  • Washington State Bar
  • California State Bar