Sonita Hayward

Sonita Hayward is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in public affairs and business development. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Headway East London since September 2024, Sonita has been a Partner and Head of Public Affairs at Bolt Burdon Kemp since September 2016, after progressing through various roles including Senior Associate. Prior experience includes working as an Associate in the professional negligence department at Bolt Burdon Kemp and as a Trainee Solicitor at Saunders Solicitors LLP and RJ Hawksley & Co, focusing on commercial litigation and a range of legal matters. Sonita holds an LLB in English Law and French Law from the University of Kent and a LPC from the College of Law.