Sonja Sharp Joins LA Times as Legal Affairs Reporter

Veteran journalist and founding member of the Society of Disabled Journalists brings expertise to the newsroom.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:20pm

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A highly stylized, abstract grid of brightly colored journalist's notebooks and pens, conceptually representing the diverse expertise Sonja Sharp brings to the LA Times newsroom.The LA Times continues to strengthen its legal and disability reporting with the addition of veteran journalist Sonja Sharp.Los Angeles Today

Sonja Sharp, a legal affairs reporter with a background in covering crime and culture for publications like VICE, the Wall Street Journal, and the Village Voice, has joined the Los Angeles Times newsroom. Sharp, a Bay Area native and UC Berkeley/Columbia graduate, is also a founding member of the Society of Disabled Journalists.

Why it matters

Sharp's appointment brings additional legal expertise and diverse perspectives to the LA Times' reporting team. As a founding member of the Society of Disabled Journalists, she is poised to elevate coverage of issues impacting the disabled community.

The details

Prior to joining the LA Times in 2019, Sharp worked as an NYPD-credentialed member of the New York City press corps, covering crime and cultural stories with a unique voice. She is a proud Jewish mother and Bay Area native who graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia University.

  • Sonja Sharp joined the LA Times newsroom in 2019.

The players

Sonja Sharp

A legal affairs reporter for the Los Angeles Times and a founding member of the Society of Disabled Journalists.

Los Angeles Times

A major daily newspaper serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Society of Disabled Journalists

An organization founded to elevate the voices and experiences of disabled journalists.

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What they’re saying

“As a founding member of the Society of Disabled Journalists, I'm excited to bring my unique perspective and expertise to the LA Times' reporting team.”

— Sonja Sharp, Legal Affairs Reporter

The takeaway

Sonja Sharp's appointment to the LA Times' legal affairs beat represents an important step in diversifying newsroom talent and elevating coverage of issues impacting the disabled community.