For 11 years Elaine Kwon has worked as a paralegal. A paralegal's duties include signing up new clients, keeping clients informed on the progress of their cases, and preparing cases for negotiations or trial. She also serves as the office manager.

Ms. Kwon is from Seoul Korea. She attended college in Hawaii.

When clients receive a good settlement and are pleased with the firm at the end of the case, Ms. Kwon considers her job well done.

Paige has worked at Buckley & Associates since 1997. Being able to speak Korean as well as English helps her communicate with many different clients. For four years Ms. Lee worked in an insurance agent's office, before becoming a paralegal. She also worked at a diamond specialty store. Ms. Lee was raised in Seattle and attended Community College and the University of Washington.

She is proud to have a family and enjoys spending time with her children. She works out at the gym, does aerobics, skis, and does church activities.

Yvette McDonald is originally from Panama, Republic of Panama and is fluent in Spanish.

Ms. McDonald received her degree in General Business/Accounting from North Seattle Community College. She later received her paralegal certificate from Eastern Washington University Continuing Education. Ms. McDonald is a member of the Washington State Paralegal Association and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Prior to becoming a paralegal, Ms. McDonald worked in the banking industry for six years.

At Buckley & Associates, Trong Tang works primarily with Vietnamese and Asian clients as a paralegal. Mr. Tang has over a decade of experience as a paralegal and feels rewarded when a client received fair compensation for his/her injuries.

Before his career as a paralegal, Mr. Tang served in the Vietnamese Air Force as a fighter pilot. He also worked for the Pierce County Assessor's Office as a property appraiser.

Trong Tang is very active in the Asian community. He founded the Vietnamese Air Force Association of Washington State and co-founded the Indo-Chinese Cultural Center of Pierce Countty. Mr. Tang serves on the board of directors for the Refugee Service Center, is chairman of the Southeast Advisory Council to the Seattle Chief of Police, and a chairperson of the Lunar New Year Celebration. Mr. Tang received an award for distinguished service to the community.

Mary Zhu came to the United States from Beijing China where she originates. She graduated from Central Washington University as an accounting major. Mary continued her education at Seattle Pacific University receiving her Masters in Business Administration in 1991. She is continuing her education by working toward a paralegal certificate.

Ms. Zhu worked as an accountant prior to becoming a paralegal. At the office, Ms. Zhu works primarily with Chinese clients, and is proud that her bilingual ability enables her to serve the Chinese community.