Sharon R. Opila is an Associate in our Atlanta office, practicing General Liability Litigation. She previously served as a prosecutor for the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. From 2012 to 2015, she prosecuted felony drug and theft cases and transitioned to a juvenile court prosecutor until 2023. Sharon has experience as both first and second chair in jury trials where she has achieved favorable outcomes for her clients. She has participated in ten jury trials and nearly forty bench trials.

In 2016, she was honored with the title of Juvenile Attorney of the Year for her dedication in handling juvenile cases. In 2013, Sharon was recognized as the Non-Complex Attorney of the Year for her work in managing and resolving cases efficiently. During her time in law school, she received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Administrative Law.