Our Team

Chanler graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Economics during the Janet Yellen (“Quant”) years with what would have been in later years a ‘minor’ in History.  After working with a San Francisco Trust & Estates attorney he attended and graduated law school at University of Santa Clara with a Juris Doctor.  He passed the California bar and followed his heart to Philadelphia where he passed the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars as well while working foredeck on a 41’ C&C buoy racing in the Chesapeake Bay – their boat, Blue Max, maintained the coveted ‘High Point’ award during his tenure.  He is admitted to several Federal Districts as well.  Chanler worked with a large bi-coastal firm in the Philadelphia office working on RTC and FDIC matters during the savings and loan crisis.  He returned to the Bay Area and worked with a Ford Motor Company wholly owned subsidiary, First Nationwide Bank, resolving extensive retained post sale liabilities of the bank, including nationwide Construction Defect litigation.  Upon successful resolution, he worked with Oracle Corporation in their Litigation, Trademark and Copyright department during the first “dot.com” crash before going out on his own counselling and representing entrepreneurs in business organization, contracts, collections and litigation.  Chanler has managed his own apartment building in rent-controlled San Francisco Castro District for over 20 years and has first-hand knowledge of the problems faced by owners and property managers.  He has three almost fully grown children and enjoys playing board games with them when they can.  He enjoys skiing, bike riding and warm water swimming.

Leah Harris brings a wealth of academic and practical experience to her role as an associate at PKS Law Group, P.C.. Graduating with a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in Community Studies from Humphreys University in 2019, Leah continued her academic journey by earning her Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law in 2022. During her time at Florida A&M, she distinguished herself as the treasurer for the National Lawyers Guild and became a certified mediator in the State of Florida.

While pursuing her legal education, Leah interned at the East Bay Community Law Center in Berkeley, CA, immersing herself in the intricacies of public interest law. This experience laid a solid foundation for her subsequent legal career.

Following her admission to the California State Bar in December 2023, Leah honed her skills as a law clerk at Whittington Law Firm in Vallejo, CA. There, she gained invaluable experience in civil litigation, meticulously preparing documentation for legal proceedings, conducting interviews with clients and witnesses to draft declarations, and handling motions, mediation briefs, and demand letters.

In recognition of her dedication and competence, Leah was admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California in 2024. Since March of the same year, she has been an integral part of the PKS Law team, contributing her expertise to a wide range of legal matters.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Leah finds joy in various leisure activities, including reading, traveling, exploring new eateries, and cherishing moments with her loved ones.

Happy Sandhu received her Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Law School of San Jose as the valedictorian of her class.  She was awarded the best oral argument in Moot Court Competitions and was a member of the Lincoln Law Review. She completed her undergraduate from San Jose State University with a major in History and minor in Political Science.  She carries varied legal experience ranging from asylum, criminal, family, and real estate law. Outside of practicing law, she practices motherhood in which her three young children constantly challenge her argumentative skills. She loves spending time with family and friends, hiking, reading and playing board games.