Legal Assistants
Sonia Chakalo
Senior Legal Assistant
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.
Silinda Conn
Silinda joined the firm in May 2021 - she obtained her Paralegal Certificate from Seattle Central. Prior to joining WLHR, Silinda worked as a Paralegal in both Personal Injury and Family Law. In her free time, Silinda enjoys doing Yoga.
Danin Formanski
Senior Legal Assistant
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.
Brianna Asman
Brianna joined the firm in March 2022. She graduated from the University of Washington in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Law, Societies, and Justice. Prior to joining Wathen | Leid | Hall | Rider P.C., Brianna worked as a Political Consultant for a fundraising firm in Seattle. In her free time, Brianna enjoys running and learning to cook new dishes.
Taryn Tomassetti
Taryn joined the firm in September 2024. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. She worked previously as a Legal Assistant at a Guardianship and Trust law firm in Seattle. She loves painting, sewing, and going on hikes with her dog.
Andrea Cargill
Andrea joined the firm in 2024. She has an extensive background in contract negotiation, Entertainment, and litigation. In her free time, she serves on the board of two non-profit organizations, which focuses on feeding and clothing the unhoused in Seattle on Christmas morning. And helping youth focus on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics. In addition, mentors youth at a Seattle STEAM school.
