At Donohue Brown Smyth, LLC our product liability paralegal team support our attorneys by servicing our clients in a variety of local and national matters. 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
Jackie joined Donohue Brown Smyth in March 2022 and has 10 years of legal experience in various fields, including medical malpractice, insurance defense and toxic torts. Jackie is currently a paralegal on the products team and provides support to attorneys who serve as local and trial counsel for a Fortune 500 automobile manufacturer and other high-profile clients. In this role, she is responsible for preparation of pleadings and discovery responses, coordinating voluminous document productions, legal research, and writing, and assisting with trial preparation.
Education
Indiana University Indianapolis, Bachelor of Arts, 2005
Ivy Tech Community College, Associates of Applied Sciences, Paralegal Studies, 2010
Professional Affiliations
Notary Public for the State of Illinois
Biography
Matthew joined Donohue Brown Smyth in January 2018 and has over 6 years of litigation legal experience including legal malpractice, family law, real estate, and e-discovery. Matthew is currently the paralegal manager of the products team and assist the product attorneys with servicing a Fortune 500 automobile manufacturer and a select group of clients in a variety of local and national litigation matters. In this role, he is responsible for preparation of pleadings and discovery responses, coordinating voluminous document productions, tracking, and monitoring of crucial deadlines, serving as a subject matter specialist amongst a national network of partner firms and assisting with trial preparation.
Education
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, 2000
Loyola University Chicago, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 2016
Professional Affiliations
Notary Public for the State of Illinois
Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX)
Biography
Ray is a dedicated paralegal with hands-on experience in legal support and case management. Specializing in estate planning, real estate, personal injury, and civil litigation. Ray has developed strong skills in document drafting, case management, and trial preparation. Passionate about the legal field, she looks forward to further developing her skills while making meaningful contributions to the team.
Education
Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science, 2021
Loyola University Chicago, Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 2024