Associate

Brianna M. Stevens

Biography
Credentials
Experience

Biography

Brianna Stevens joined the firm in 2023 following her graduation magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Stevens was a member of the Federal Civil Rights Clinic where she represented clients pursuing Section 1983 claims in federal court. Ms. Stevens was also an active trial team member and competed in multiple national tournaments. Previously, Ms. Stevens clerked at a Chicago personal injury firm where she gained experience in medical malpractice litigation.  

Ms. Stevens graduated in 2020 from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with an undergraduate degree in Communication. She was awarded Bronze Tablet in recognition for continued academic achievement.   

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude, 2023 
    • Dean’s List 
    • Recipient of CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Trial Team, Federal Civil Rights Clinic, Race and Policing, and CFI Fact Investigation 
    • Rickert Award Recipient, Excellence in Advocacy  
    • Trial Team Competitor 
  • B.A. in Communication, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, summa cum laude, 2020
    • Awarded Bronze Tablet, Highest University Honors
    • Dean’s List 
    • Edmund J. James Scholar 

Affiliations

  • Illinois, 2023
  • U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois

Experience

In the news

Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth LLC Welcomes Three New Associates

Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth LLC is pleased to announce that Michael Lustig, Kylie Ostling, and Brianna Stevens have joined ...