Sophia Lee is the Chief Administrative and Engagement Officer for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP), where she leads its human resources, talent management, property management, legal and risk management, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Prior to her appointment at GSEP, she served as Chief of Staff and Interim Senior Vice President for Engagement at Temple University.  Previously, Sophia was a Litigation Partner and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Blank Rome LLP.

Sophia is active in Philadelphia’s civic and charitable communities, with significant experience on the boards of nonprofit and municipal organizations and in leadership roles for professional and bar associations.  She is a past president and current board member of APABA-PA, and a past cabinet member and Diversity Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Sophia is recognized as a thought leader and frequent speaker on DEI and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. Sophia has been recognized by, among others, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Business Journal and The Legal Intelligencer, and has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer.  She was also recognized by GSEP as a Greater Philadelphia Take the Lead Honoree in 2020.

Please join us in honoring Sophia at the APABA-PA Annual Banquet on October 6, 2023.