Shayna Sonnier

Shayna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and ultimately, a Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. Since 2005 she has focused on general litigation, family law, estate planning, and successions, and licensed both in Louisiana and Texas. Shayna recently joined Veron Bice, LLC and became the President-Elect of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Early in her life, Shayna witnessed the value of a skilled attorney as her family faced a significant legal battle, and this experience inspired her to pursue a career in law. She is passionate about her faith, family, community, and work and volunteers her time as part of numerous organizations and associations. Peers will attest some of the many characteristics that set Shayna apart are both her ability to establish trust with her clients as well as her hands-on approach to every case.  

In her free time, Shayna enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and animals, and traveling. Her favorite quote is, “We live as though the world were as it should be, to show it what it can be.” 

Areas of Practice
  • Estate Planning
  • Successions
  • Litigation
Louisiana State Bar Associations
  • LSBA, President-Elect (2022-2023) 
  • LSBA, Treasurer-Elect (2018 – 2020 Term) 
  • LSBA, Board of Governors, District 4 Representative (2013 – 2016) 
  • LSBA, Young Lawyers Council Past-Chair (2012 – 2013) 
  • LSBA, Young Lawyers Division, District 4 Representative (2007 – 2013)  
  • LSBA, Young Lawyers Council, Chair (2011 – 2012) 
  • LSBA, Board of Governors (2011 – 2012) 
  • LSBA, Budget Committee (2010 – 2011) 
  • LSBA, Young Lawyers Council Chair-Elect (2010 – 2011) 
  • LSBA, Young Lawyers Council, Secretary (2009 – 2010) 
  • Access to Justice Commission (2019-2020) 
Louisiana Bar Foundation
  • Louisiana Bar Foundation, Member (2016 – 2019) 
  • Louisiana Bar Foundation, Fellow (2012, 2016 – Present 
  • Development Chair (2019-2020) 
  • Chair of Domestic Violence Grants Subcommittee (2018-2021) 
Southwest Louisiana Bar Association
  • SWLBA, Member (2005 – Present) 
  • SWLBA, YLS President (2007, 2008) 
  • SWLBA, Executive Council (2007 – 2017) 
  • SWLBA, Secretary (2013) 
  • SWLBA, Treasurer (2014) 
  • SWLBA, President-Elect (2015) 
  • SWLBA, President (2016) 
  • SWLBA, Past-President (2017) 
Community Involvement
  • Whistle Stop (2008-2016); Secretary (2010) 
  • Greater Lake Charles Rotary Club (2006 – 2011; 2013 – 2017); Rotarian of the Year (2008 – 2009) 
  • SWLA Law Center (2007 – 2011, 2013 – 2016) 
  • Member of St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church; Church Council Secretary (2012; 2016 – Present) 
  • Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education, Board Member (2016 -Present) 
  • Mad Hot Ballroom Celebrity Dancer & People’s Choice Finalist (2016) 
Licenses and Court Admissions
  • Texas, 2003 
  • Louisiana, 2005 
  • Western District of Louisiana 
  • Eastern District of Louisiana 
  • United States Tax Court 
  • Northern District of Texas 
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana State Bar Association 
  • Texas State Bar Association 
  • Southwest Louisiana Bar Association 
Shayna Sonnier
337-310-1600

Lake Charles, Louisiana

337-310-1601