Soni's recent high-profile work includes a case involving the City of Detroit and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, which had issued water shutoff notices to customers who were long in arrears on their water bills. The success ensured that the City's bankruptcy could move forward, a move that has enabled Detroit to experience a healthy post-recession comeback.

All over the state, Soni has defended municipal bodies against constitutional challenges that contend certain municipal fees are taxes in disguise. Many of these claims, which have sought to impose judgments that must be paid by individual taxpayers, were in excess of $20 million and have included class-action lawsuits against the City of Detroit, the City of Royal Oak and Washtenaw County—actions that she has been able to successfully dismiss. Her work on behalf of these local governmental entities has helped them preserve their ability to provide services that citizens use every day, and ensure that they can continue to care for the public health and welfare by providing clean water, managing wastewater and flooding, improving infrastructure, and performing other essential day-to-day services.

Congratulations, Soni!