Sonia Chakalo
Senior Legal Assistant
SChakalo@wlhr.legal
Sonia joined the firm in November 2017. She brought 15 years of experience in litigation, including insurance property loss, breach of contract, personal injury, and employment law. Sonia obtained her Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies in 2002, and prior to that, she studied chemical engineering in Europe.
Danin Formanski tyan
Senior Legal Assistant
DTyan@wlhr.legal
Danin joined the firm in July 2021. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a Paralegal for a family and criminal law firm in Oklahoma for six years. She enjoys anything outdoors and is obsessed with her two dogs.
Pat Moonsatan
PMoonsatan@wlhr.legal
Pat joined the firm in 2026 and brings more than 10 years of experience in the legal field. Originally from Thailand, Pat earned a law degree there before completing a master’s degree in Sustainable International Development in the United States.
Throughout Pat’s career, she has developed a strong background in international law, business law, and immigration law through work experience in both Thailand and the United States. Her diverse legal and academic background brings valuable perspective and insight to the firm and its clients.
Outside of work, Pat enjoys cooking, good conversations, exploring new places and cuisines, attending music events, and spending time outdoors camping and adventuring with family and friends.
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Emely Duran
Sierra Blair
Legal Assistant
EDuran@wlhr.legal
Emely joined the firm in 2026. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Washington State University. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a legal assistant focusing on immigration law, where she gained valuable experience assisting clients through complex legal processes.
Outside of work, Emely enjoys reading, exploring the city, and discovering new coffee shops.
SBlair@wlhr.legal
Sierra joined the firm in April 2024. She obtained her B.A. in both Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Washington and intends to enroll in law school. You will often find Sierra volunteering at the Seattle Municipal Court or searching for another cat to adopt.
Julia Wolfe
Legal Assistant
JWolfe@wlhr.legal
Julia joined the firm in June 2026. She obtained a B.A. in History from the University of Western Washington University and an Advanced Paralegal Certificate from Edmonds College. Julia has experience prior to joining this firm in Insurance Defense, Family Law and Employment Law.
When not working, she can be found either reading a good book or petting her cat.
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