Aleena Sorathia, Esquire

Aleena Sorathia is an associate in the Litigation and Labor & Employment groups of Ahmad Zaffarese LLC. Aleena’s practice focuses on representing small to large businesses as well as government entities in civil litigation and employment matters. During her time at Ahmad Zaffarese, Aleena has represented clients in matters involving the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act, the Sovereign Immunity Act, Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Aleena has also aided clients in matters related to §1983, Bivens, and the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law. Additionally, she has represented clients in connection with Act 111 and Act 195 arbitration matters, contract disputes and business formation. Aleena also assists Ahmad Zaffarese’s Collection group.

Prior to joining Ahmad Zaffarese, Aleena was a Judicial Law Clerk in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for the Honorable Judge Albert John Snite, Jr., where she garnered valuable experience in pre-trial and trial practice.

While attending Villanova University School of Law, Aleena was involved in the Student Bar Association, serving as a student representative for two years. In addition to working with SBA, Aleena was a certified legal intern at the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic, where she represented indigent farmworkers. Aleena also worked in-house for a large, Philadelphia-based corporation and for a solo employment-law practitioner while in law school.

Outside of work, Aleena is dedicated to serving the Greater Philadelphia community. She serves as a Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. The Commission enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, commercial property, education, and public accommodations. As one of eleven commissioners, Aleena acts a public liaison, establishes policies and resolves complaints of discrimination.

Aleena sits on the Board of Directors of two non-profit organizations: Year Up Greater Philadelphia and Break Away. She also serves as the recording secretary for the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and co-chairs the Civil Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Additionally, Aleena is passionate about mentoring young women and participates in mentorship programs for schools in the Philadelphia area. Additionally, Aleena volunteers with the Villanova University School of Law’s Minority Alumni Society’s Mentoring Program to guide young law students in their professional development. Aleena also provides shadowing opportunities to college students interested in the practice of law through the University of Richmond’s Alumni Society.