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
Anissa began her career in Risk Management with ISMIE Mutual Insurance as a Risk Management Operations Specialist in 2010. She also worked as a Risk Management Operations Specialist with Advocate Lutheran General beginning in 2017. In 2019, Anissa became a Risk Manager with the Adventist Healthcare System providing risk support for 4 acute care hospitals throughout the Chicagoland. In 2022, Anissa joined Resilience Weiss Memorial Hospital as a Risk manager providing risk management assistance and support for the hospital administration. After leaving Resilience Weiss Memorial, Anissa joined Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth in 2023 as a Paralegal providing assistance to the medical malpractice attorneys.
Education
Chicago State University, Bachelor of Arts, 2002
University of Phoenix, Master of Business Administration, 2009
Biography
Tina joined Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth in 2012 and has over 10 years of litigation legal experience. She provides assistance and trial support to the medical malpractice and professional liability attorneys.
Education
Carroll University, Bachelor of Science, 2011
Loyola University Chicago, ABA – Approved/Post-Baccalaureate, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 2012
Professional Affiliations
Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX)
Biography
Elida joined Donohue Brown & Smyth in June 2023 and has over 15 years of litigation legal experience in various areas of law including medical malpractice, personal injury, and premises liability. Elida is currently a paralegal on the medical malpractice and professional liability team, assisting with case assessment and trial support.
Education
Robert Morris University Illinois, Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies, 2005
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
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
Rosa joined Donohue, Brown, Mathewson & Smyth in March of 2022 and has over 3 years of litigation legal experience including medical malpractice and personal injury. She is currently a paralegal on the Medical Malpractice team, assisting with case assessment and trial support.
Education
MacCormac College, Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies, 2020
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