At Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth, LLC our paralegals play a critical role across the firm and the various matters they support. Each paralegal brings a unique skill set that further supports the firm’s ability to provide the highest level of skill and professional legal services.
Biography
Daniel joined DBMS in 2024 and has several years of experience in medical malpractice defense and personal injury. He provides assistance and trial support to medical malpractice attorneys.
Education
Vanderbilt University, BA, 2020
Villanova University – Paralegal Certificate, 2020
Biography
Benny joined Donohue Brown in April 2021 and has over 2 years of litigation legal experience. Benny is currently a paralegal on the Professional Liability/Medical Malpractice Team and assists the Medical Malpractice Attorneys and select group of clients in a variety of local litigation matters.
Education
Benedictine University, Bachelor of Arts, 2020
Biography
Bridget joined Donohue, Brown, Mathewson & Smyth in 2024. She provides assistance and trial support to medical malpractice attorneys.
Education
Loyola University Chicago, BA, 2023
Loyola University Chicago, ABA- Approved Post Baccalaureate Paralegal Certification, 2024
Biography
Angela joined Donohue, Brown, Mathewson & Smyth in 2016 and has over 11 years of experience in various areas of law. Angela is currently a paralegal on the professional liability and medical malpractice team and provides assistance and trial support to the medical malpractice attorneys, appellate attorneys, and select group of clients, in a variety of local litigation matters.
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale – Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies – 2010
Biography
Cathy joined Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth in 2024 and has over 30 years of legal experience. She provides assistance including record summaries and trial support to the medical malpractice attorneys.
Education
Moraine Valley Community College, EMT, PCT-PCA, C.N.A., L.P.N.
Robert Morris College – Management Certificate
Roosevelt University, Associates Degree and Paralegal Certificate
Biography
Ariana joined Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth in 2023. She has over 3 years of experience in immigration, estate planning/probate and criminal defense. As DBMS, Ari provides assistance and trial support to the medical malpractice attorneys.
Education
MacCormac College, Associates of Science in Paralegal Studies, 2019
Biography
Mallory joined Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth in 2016. She has over 10 years of legal experience. She currently works with the medical malpractice and professional liability team, aiding in case assessment and trial support. Mallory possesses a strong work ethic and has proven to be an asset to the attorneys she supports.
Education
Illinois State University, Bachelor of Arts, 2007
Harper College Certificate of Paralegal Studies, 2008
Biography
Jessica joined Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth in 2024. She has over 7 years of experience in Personal Injury and Mass Torts. She currently works with the medical malpractice and professional liability team, aiding in case assessment and trial support.
Educatiion
Washington University, Bachelor of Arts
Roosevelt University, Post-Baccalaureate in Paralegal Studies
Biography
Hannah joined Donohue, Brown, Mathewson & Smyth in 2024. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in political science and psychology and has several years of experience in litigation, including intellectual property, business law, and criminal prosecution. Hannah currently works with the medical malpractice and professional liability team, aiding in case assessment and trial support.
Education
Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts