Staff

One of the Sasha’s many strengths that make her such an essential part of our legal team, is her ‘can-do’ mindset. She doesn’t give up easily and is always looking for a way to make things happen. Every day Sasha is grateful for the opportunity to be part of a community that truly cares about its clients and works hard to obtain outcomes timely and in the best interests of the good people we represent. She is soft spoken, but within the first few minutes of talking to Sasha her level of confidence is unmistakable. This quality, paired with her extensive experience, helps clients recognize they are in good hands. She has the ability to remain calm and organized which helps the legal team stay focused on taking care of our clients. Outside of the office Sasha dabbles in many hobbies, such as knitting, sewing, photography, hiking and gaming. If you get the chance, makes sure you ask her about her impressive button collection!

Susan Moriyama is our Chief Finance Officer. As part of our Operations Team, Susan helps the business machine run efficiently, all while maintaining a fantastic offbeat sense of humor. Originally from a small town in Ohio, she moved to Oregon after spending several years in Washington D.C. and Tokyo. Susan brings 15+ years of experience working in the investment industry as a Performance Measure Analyst, but she’s also been an English Teacher, Classical Dance Instructor and a Japanese-English translator. Her diverse background gives her the ability to be flexible and solution oriented as the firm continues to grow, which is fortunate because we are growing quickly! When Susan isn’t busy helping our team, she spends a lot of time reading, doing math and cooking. As a relatively new Portland resident with an adventurous spirit, Susan enjoys exploring and finding the city’s hidden gems with her husband and 11-year-old son.

Tammy Reynolds is our Director of Brand Integrity and Growth. Tammy’s great mix of creativity and straightforward logic has been instrumental in growing the Reynolds Defense Firm as a business while allowing us to remain true to the core values and beliefs that make us so successful. You may notice an uncanny similarity in Dan’s last name and Tammy’s. This is not a coincidence! Nineteen years ago Tammy agreed to marry Dan, and she’s been happily stuck with his last name and smiling face ever since. Outside the office, Tammy loves Cross Fit training, being outdoors, and of course, their son Jack who is now officially a teenager.

Derica’s enthusiasm for helping others couples well with her 20+ years of experience as a master level therapist, and we truly value her as a team member. As a coach herself, Derica gets to bring over two decades of experience to inspire positive, lasting changes for her clients. As a manager, Derica provides energy and leadership to the other coaches in our BBP program. She offers the necessary support to ensure the success of each coach in helping our client’s meet their personal goals to bring out their truest and best selves. Her mission at RDF is to be in a constant state of growth, herself, in order to continue to help every client who needs us. She loves that everyone at RDF really believes in what they do, and while there are certain ideas our team talks about, we live by our beliefs daily. When Derica’s not working, she loves to garden, hike through the Pacific Northwest coast range, and hang out with her husband and 2 kids. She also enjoys yoga—when there’s time for Derica to practice yoga, her life gets that much better!

As one of our client intake specialists, Jen provides support to people who contact our office looking for help after their DUI arrest. She has a natural ability to put people at ease and is always empathetic to the stressful situations people are going through. What Jen loves most about being part of the RDF team is the opportunity to connect with new people every day and working with a group of like-minded people who share a common goal of helping others. She has a background in the service industry and for many years she worked as a private investigator for criminal defense cases and insurance claims. While Jen hails from Michigan and as lived in a few states, she is happy to call Oregon, and Reynolds Defense Firm, her home. Outside of the office she enjoys taking trips to the coast with her partner, being creative, and having random dance parties in her living room. She looks forward to getting back into community theater and hopes to get back on a Dragon Boat in the river soon!

Amy was born in Seoul, South Korea, but in spending most of her life in Oregon she proudly calls the PNW her home. Amy brings over 15 years of experience working for both the prosecution and defense, which provides her a balanced understanding of the criminal justice system. She understands that the good people who come to us for help are scared and anxious because they don’t know what to expect with the legal process. Amy uses her expertise to empower our clients by helping them understand the legal system and find peace of mind. Outside of the office she likes to read, watch movies, enjoys taking trips to the coast, and spending time with her loved ones.

As one of our outstanding Client Intake Specialists, Natalie is one of the first encouraging voices our potential clients hear when they call. Her calm nature, people skills, and genuine desire to help others shines through every interaction she has with the good people who contact our office. She also brings years of service industry experience and understands just how important first impressions are. Her compassionate nature and pride in the fantastic work we do here at RDF make her a great part of our team, and her reassuring tone helps our clients understand that they’ve come to the right place. Natalie is an Oregonian, born and raised in Ashland, Oregon, and has been in Portland most of her adult life. Outside of the firm Natalie enjoys spending time with friends, reading a good book, and cooking delicious meals.

Kelsey has an extensive background in the service industry, and she loves applying her skills to her role as one of our Client Intake Specialists, helping people on the front end when they contact our office looking for guidance. Kelsey is a fair and compassionate listener, who loves the opportunity to connect with people. Her goal with every conversation is to talk through each person’s unique legal needs and determine the best route to provide the help they’re looking for. She is detail-oriented and approaches every situation with a positive attitude, making her such a delight to work with. Outside of the office she enjoys taking advantage of the beautiful PNW summers by attending as many music festivals as possible. She enjoys camping, dancing, and cracking jokes wither closest friends – making music festivals the perfect backdrop for all her favorite high-spirited activities.

As our Finance Assistant, Sarah is a wonderful support working with our clients to help them navigate their financial commitments. Her calm nature, people skills, and genuine desire to help others shines through every interaction she has with the good people we represent. She also brings years of service industry experience and understands just how important first impressions are. Her compassionate nature and pride in the fantastic work we do here at RDF make her a great part of our team, and her reassuring tone helps our clients understand that they're in great hands. Sarah moved here from Hilton Head, SC, where she lived on a sailboat that she restored before embarking on her cross-country adventure with her dog, Luna. Outside of the firm Sarah enjoys exploring, playing with her three dogs, and nesting in her new, beautiful home. She also loves living closer to her twin sister, who is teaching her how to surf.

Meet Katie, our Executive Assistant! With a diverse background in mail-order pharmacies and the performing arts, Katie brings a unique blend of problem-solving skills and creativity to her role. Her knack for operational efficiency and attention to detail ensures that our office runs seamlessly. Katie's warm personality, can-do attitude, and ability to effortlessly connect with everyone make her such a valued member of our team. What she loves most about her role at Reynolds Defense Firm is the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day and working with a team dedicated to helping others. Outside of work, Katie is a passionate rock climber, snowshoer, and karaoke aficionado. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Katie's early years were marked by frequent travels. In 2018, she decided to settle in Oregon to be closer to family and lay down some roots.