Meet Sophie Dieckhaus

Sophie’s Background and Professional Activities

Sophie grew up just outside of Chicago, Illinois. She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Marketing.

After undergrad, she set her sights on law school in South Carolina. Sophie had an interest in law and policy since she was a little girl because growing up, she was inspired by historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who also had backgrounds in law.

While studying at the Charleston School of Law, Sophie focused her attention on leadership organizations like the Student Bar Association. She was published in her school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Journal and served as their Managing Editor. Her summer internship with U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel for the District of South Carolina was one of her favorite experiences during law school.

“I’ve always wanted to be an attorney,” she says. “And watching other legal professionals in a court setting is how I knew I made the right decision.”

Sophie initially aspired to be a public defender, hoping to help those with limited resources find justice. However, as she gained experience, she discovered that civil law also offered her the opportunity to assist everyday people facing injuries, loss, and other hardships who needed legal support. She was attracted to Joye Law Firm by the firm’s strong reputation for providing clients with attentive legal service and is proud to practice alongside a talented and passionate team.

“People around here know the Joye Law Firm and hold that name in high regard,” she says.

When not practicing law, Sophie enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and exploring Charleston’s many good restaurants and beautiful sites. An adventure enthusiast, she is also working towards obtaining her private pilot’s license.  She is passionate about supporting organizations that help the most vulnerable in our society and volunteers with many local charities in the Lowcountry.