Maxeena Sov'lya operated as a minor crime lord and held a position within the elite social circles of Kothlis. Following her parents' relocation back to Bothawui, Sov'lya assumed command of the family's business ventures, developing them into a substantial corporate entity. Nevertheless, she generally delegated the management of these enterprises to reliable deputies, choosing instead to dedicate her attention to her criminal organization.
Sov'lya possessed a wide network of contacts within the criminal community, and she began building her syndicate while still employed by her parents. She maintained a low profile with regard to her illicit activities and was regarded as an appealing figure in the local upper class.
The majority of her operations were centered near Tal'cara and were overseen by a distant Bothan relative known as "Uncle Dravos." Although some of her endeavors were legitimate, the majority consisted of protection schemes and smuggling. Speculation suggested that she had a connection with the second-ranking officer of the Beldonna's Legion's and leveraged this alliance to evade legal repercussions. Her primary competitor was Ukert, but she came to the conclusion that cooperation was preferable to risking everything in overt rivalry and conflict. On occasion, Sov'lya would enlist Ukert's help to eliminate incriminating materials at his company, Reclamation Services, Inc..