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Emery | Reddy Senior Staff

At Emery | Reddy, PLLC, Employment and L&I Lawyers, Paralegals, and Case Managers work closely with each client to develop sophisticated and individualized legal strategies designed to secure the best possible outcome for the employee. The firm’s expertise is in maximizing compensation and injury awards for each client. In our view, this commitment to personal attention is the key to producing benchmark results. Call Emery | Reddy, PLLC today for a Free Case Review with an experienced Intake Specialist and learn more about how Emery | Reddy may be able to help. No fee unless we recover for you.

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Cailey Afualo,
Senior Paralegal

Cailey has worked as a Senior Paralegal where she assists with Class Action litigation practice since she joined Emery | Reddy in 2022. 

She has a degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and a Paralegal Certificate from George Mason University. She has been working in the legal field since 2009 and has extensive litigation experience in many practice areas.

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Stephanie Atencio,
Case Manager

Stephanie has worked as a Case Manager where she assists the Workers’ Compensation team  since she joined Emery | Reddy in 2022. 

Before joining the team, she worked reviewing Medicare appeals. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a degree in International Relations. She enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and has recently joined a book club.

Lesley Ballard

Lesley Ballard,
Senior Paralegal

Lesley has been with Emery | Reddy since 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California — San Diego.

Kelsey Barnes

Kelsey Barnes,
Employment
Document Clerk

Kelsey joined Emery | Reddy in the spring of 2025 and currently assists the Employment Team as a Document Clerk. 

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University. Outside of work, she enjoys crafting, attending concerts, and spending time with her friends and family, including her dog, Stella.

Becca Bassett

Becca Bassett,
Office Coordinator

Becca joined Emery | Reddy in 2022 as the Receptionist. using her degree in literature and writing, she became the Marketing Assistant in 2024. 

Today, she holds the title of Office Coordinator and finds joy and fulfillment in maintaining positive client relationships and interoffice camaraderie. Raised in a military family, Becca has lived all across the United States and enjoys making connections with everyone she meets. You might find her in the office tending to plants, planning a party, or building furniture.

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Sarah Boser,
Project Manager

Since 2024, Sarah has been a Project Manager for Emery | Reddy focused on streamlining processes, strengthening operations, and supporting firm-wide initiatives. 

With 15+ years of experience spanning real estate, agriculture, entertainment, and the U.S. Army, she has held leadership roles as a Director of Marketing, Regional Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, and Business Consultant. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys exploring psychology and human behavior, listening to true crime podcasts, and spending time with her four children.

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Lance Broderhausen,
Intake Specialist

Lance joined Emery | Reddy as an Intake Specialist in the summer of 2025. He graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in Political Science and Law, Societies, and Justice (LSJ).

Lance plans to attend law school in the future. A lifelong Seattle area resident, he enjoys playing sports with friends, discovering new trivia night spots, and cheering for all the Seattle sports teams. 

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Calum Bryant,
APR 9 Licensed Legal Intern

Calum joined Emery | Reddy in 2021 as a Document Clerk and quickly rose to the position of Case Manager on the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Team. 

Calum recently completed his J.D., graduating with High Honors from the University of Washington School of Law. Now, while studying for the Bar Exam, Calum works as an APR 9 Licensed Legal Intern on employment and workers’ compensation cases. 

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Will Carlson,
Junior Paralegal

Will joined Emery | Reddy as a Document Clerk in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Washington and will begin law school at Seattle University in fall 2025. 

Outside of work, Will enjoys watching movies, cheering on UW football, and following Chelsea FC.

Gabrielle Chambers

Gabrielle Chambers,
Vocational Assistant

Gabrielle joined Emery | Reddy in 2023 as a Document Clerk with the Workers’ Compensation team before becoming our Vocational Assistant where she works closely with clients. 

Gabby received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oregon State University with an emphasis in Law and Politics. She enjoys ‘60s country music, volunteering, and Jeopardy!

Briana Chappell

Briana Chappell,
Employment
Document Clerk

Briana joined Emery | Reddy as a Document Clerk in 2025. She graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Global Affairs, and a minor in Constitutional Studies. 

She has over three years of experience as a Research Assistant studying affirmative action, education, and international law. Prior to working at Emery | Reddy, Briana worked at King County Elections helping to register new voters. Briana brings experience in civil and human rights to the firm, and she is passionate about law and justice as avenues for social change. On the weekends, Briana can be found trying a new coffee shop or hiking in the woods.

Jen Chong, Legal Assistant

Jennifer Chong,
Legal Assistant

Jennifer is a Legal Assistant with nearly two decades of experience in her field. She joined the team at Emery | Reddy in 2016 and assists with legal research, hearings and mediations, and case management. 

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Lucy.

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kati christopher

Kati Christopher,
Senior Paralegal

Kati joined Emery | Reddy in 2015 and is the team’s most senior paralegal. With 14 years of workers’ compensation expertise, Kati works with our L&I — Workers’ Compensation Attorneys, Legal Team, and clients.

She strives to ensure that each case receives proper care and attention. Kati graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. She enjoys teaching ice skating, traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with her husband and three cats, Cinnamon, Pickles, and Waffles.

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Meghan Conway,
Employment Document Clerk

Meghan began assisting the Employment Team as a Document Clerk in 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, along with a Certificate of Security Studies from Dickinson College. 

She spends her free time hiking, reading, and practicing Hapkido.

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Alex Gedon,
Project Manager

Alex joined Emery | Reddy as a Project Manager in January of 2025 assisting our teams with structure and processes. Prior to joining the firm he served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy from 2020 to 2024. 

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Akron and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Washington. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, weightlifting, and spending time with his partner Nesha and dogs Loki and Moose.

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Alec Hansen,
Intake Specialist

Alec has been with Emery | Reddy as an Intake Specialist since summer of 2025. Before joining the team, he slung drinks, canned beer, wrote for a newspaper, and worked at a grocery store. 

He has a degree in political science from Gordon College. In his non-work life, he enjoys clambering up mountains, biking to work, reading great fiction, and kayaking Seattle’s waterways.

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Fynn Holbrook,
Case Manager

Fynn joined the Workers’ Compensation team as a Case Manager in 2023. They have a background in Anthropology from the University of Washington.

Previously, they held a position as an Archeological Field Technician. When they aren’t attending a good concert, they can be found playing video games or Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Competitions.

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Rachel LaFonte,
Case Manager

Rachel joined the Emery | Reddy Workers’ Compensation team in 2023. She graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology.

Her concentration was in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She has spent most of her career working with victims and offenders of sexual assault crimes, and she is experienced in the field of Criminal Justice. She is excited to continue to help the injured with their workers’ compensation claims.

Kaleena Lechowicz

Kaleena Lechowicz,
Paralegal

Kaleena joined Emery | Reddy in 2024 as a Worker’s Compensation Paralegal. She assists the Case Managers, Legal Team, and clients at the Department level. 

Kaleena has been working in the legal field since 2014, bringing extensive experience in the Workers’ Compensation field and a passion for advocating for injured workers. Kaleena received her Paralegal Certificate from Pierce College in 2021, and she is recognized by NALA as a member and Certified Paralegal. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology from Lake Superior State University in Michigan. Kaleena enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and learning new things; and she loves music and going to concerts, and spending time at home with her family and cats, Mango and Ryu. 

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Caleb Lewis,
Senior Paralegal

Caleb joined the team at Emery | Reddy in the beginning of 2020. He works with the Workers’ Compensation Team as a Paralegal who assists with Litigation. 

He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University.

Hope Marshall

Hope Marshall,
Case Manager

Hope began her journey at Emery | Reddy in 2023 as a Document Clerk and is now a Case Manager on the Workers’ Compensation Team.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Washington in creative writing, cultural studies, and communications. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and writing poetry.

Alec Mikesell

Alec “Sunny” Mikesell,
Paralegal

Sunny studied labor organizing and the struggle for workers’ rights while pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in History at Brigham Young University — Idaho. 

He joined Emery | Reddy as a receptionist in the summer of 2022 and has since become a paralegal on the Class Action Employment Team. Sunny enjoys hiking, camping, poetry, and busking for charity.

Celia Mongeluzi

Celia Mongeluzi,
Paralegal

Celia started at Emery | Reddy in early 2024 as an Intake Specialist, but she quickly found her niche as a paralegal helping with 3rd Party and Employment Law.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal Justice from West Chester University and a Paralegal Certificate from Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised. Celia enjoys bringing treats for the Emery | Reddy Pawttorneys, drawing, playing video games, and spending time with her cat, Peanut.

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Jessica Morse,
Lead Intake Specialist

Jess joined Emery | Reddy in 2025 as Lead Intake Specialist. She has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Washington State University.

She brings five years of legal experience to her role. Jess is passionate about ensuring clients feel heard and supported from their very first point of contact, and she takes pride in guiding them with care and efficiency. Outside of work, she is a photographer (with a soft spot for weddings) and enjoys adventuring outside with her husband and their three labs. 

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Sarah Onstott,
Marketing Manager

Sarah is the Marketing Manager at Emery | Reddy, where she leads firm-wide marketing efforts across both the Employment and Workers’ Compensation teams. 

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas and expertise in design, branding, content strategy, SEO, analytics, and campaign management, she’s been part of the firm since 2018. Sarah is passionate about sharing our firm’s mission to help Washington workers. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness, true crime, and spending time with her family and four dogs.

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Jenna Pederson,
Employment Document Clerk

Jenna joined the firm in the summer of 2025 and works as a Document Clerk with the Employment team.

She has a Bachelor of Science in General Studies of Biological Sciences and Psychology from Washington State University. Outside of work, she goes camping, plays Magic the Gathering card games, and enjoys watching movies.

Amelia Phillips

Amelia Phillips,
Vocational Specialist

Amelia joined the firm in 2024 as a Document Clerk. She joined our Workers’ Compensation Team assisting with vocational matters and has taken on the role of Vocational Specialist. 

Prior to joining Emery | Reddy, Amelia worked in the beauty industry until she found her passion in the world of Health Promotion, which she studied at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Amelia enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors in the Olympic National Park, and she is always on the lookout for her next read (suggestions welcome). 

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Christian Salvucci,
Junior Paralegal

Christian joined Emery | Reddy in March 2025 as a Junior Paralegal. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he spent five years in the hospitality industry.

While there, he developed a strong foundation in customer service and client relations. Outside of work, Christian enjoys staying active with tennis and yoga and unwinding at home with his two cats, Cosmo and Toby.

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Robert Shatto,
Database Manager

Robert has a Bachelor’s in Literary Analysis and a Master’s in Information Science, both of which are highly useful in his role as Database Manager at Emery | Reddy. 

When he is not deep in the belly of a spreadsheet, he loves film, reading, drawing, and hanging out with his friends. He is also the proud father of Umber, one of the “Pawttorneys” at the firm. They enjoy long bike rides to the dog park together.

halle steere

Halle Steere,
Document Clerk

Halle has recently joined the team as a Document Clerk on the Workers’ Compensation team. She moved to Seattle in 2023 after graduating from Southern Utah University.

She majored in Political Science with double minors in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Halle brings experience in Personal Injury Law, and she is currently preparing to go to law school. In her free time, Halle enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with her friends.

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