Background
Sonenshine, Sheila Prell was born on July 9, 1945 in Butte, Montana, United States. Daughter of Milton and Deborah (Zion) Prell.
Sonenshine, Sheila Prell was born on July 9, 1945 in Butte, Montana, United States. Daughter of Milton and Deborah (Zion) Prell.
Bachelor in Economics, University of California at Los Angeles, 1967; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, Los Angeles, 1970.
Assistant professor of law, Irvine U., 1973-1974;
partner, Sonenshine & Armstrong, Newport Beach, 1971-1978;
private practice, 1978-1980;
superior court judge, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, 1981-1982;
presiding judge Family Law Panel, Orange County Superior Court, 1982;
associate justice, Court of Appeals 4th District, since 1982. Justice pro tem Supreme Court, San Francisco, 1984. Vice-chairperson, board directors California Center for Judicial Edition and Research, Emeryville, 1984-1987.
Member of advisory committee California Judicial Council on Gender Bias, San Francisco, since 1987.
Board of directors National Conference of Christians and Jews. Board of Governors Webb School, 1985-1989. Member The Trusteeship.
Married Ygal, June 18, 1967. Children:Coby, Daniel, Mandy.
