Paralegals
Paralegals play an important role in Heyl Royster's ability to provide high-quality legal services cost-effectively. They are integrated into case teams, have a high degree of subject matter expertise, and interface with many of our clients on a day-to-day basis.
Paralegal
Theresa Peverly
- Veteran paralegal with nearly three decades of experience
- B.S., Illinois State University, Speech Communications, summa cum laude, with Honors
- Passion for guiding case teams through e-discovery and complex civil litigation
Lanette Anzalone
- Paralegal Certificate from the American Institute of Paralegal Studies
- More than two decades of paralegal experience
- B.S., Missouri State University, Marketing
- Rewarding retail management background
Alyssa Boulanger
- B.S., Southern Illinois University, Paralegal Studies & English, Pre-Professional Specialization, summa cum laude
- Music enthusiast & former Marching Saluki
- Based in the firm's Edwardsville office
Jacob Detrempe
- Vast experience in record collection and review
- Adept at e-discovery and forensic collection of electronic evidence
- Joined the firm in 2004
Kathy Filarski, RN, BSN
- Accomplished and extensive nursing career
- B.S.N., Governors University
- Based in the firm's Peoria office
Brian Gillette
- Over a decade of paralegal experience
- B.S., UW-Whitewater, Psychology
- Rockford native and travel enthusiast
Sherri Harding
- Extensive experience in collecting and analyzing medical records
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Illinois and Missouri court systems
- Successful insurance defense career
Suzanne Hoerr, RN, BSN
- Notable nursing career spanning more than two decades
- Focus on medical malpractice matters
- B.S.N., Lewis University
- Penchant for medical research and causation
Stephanie Ishmael
- Dynamic paralegal with a decade of litigation experience
- American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certificate
- Based in the firm's Peoria office
Lisa Jeter
- Extensive experience in the legal industry
- 20+ years of focus on asbestos litigation
- Assisted in the firm's expansion to the Chicago market
- Affinity for witness investigation via social media
Mary Ann McPherson
- Significant paralegal career spanning over 20 years
- Special interest in medical record review
- Raised in a military family with both parents serving in WWII
Kelli Pence
- Dedicated paralegal career with more than 25 years of practice
- A.A.S., Belleville Area College, Paralegal
- Based in the firm's Edwardsville office
Brittany Perez
- B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Administrative Justice and Legal Studies
- Forensic Investigation intern
- Parkland College Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductee
Parker Poole
- Certified Paralegal & Illinois Notary Public
- B.S., Illinois State University, Legal Studies and Political Science
- Champaign native and community advocate
Karen Powell
- Seasoned legal professional with more than 35 years of paralegal experience
- Focused on insurance defense with a passion for medical malpractice and civil rights litigation
- Assisted in cross-over, implementation, and training of firm technology platforms
Vanessa Powell
- Veteran civil litigation paralegal with more than three decades of experience
- Outdoor enthusiast and nature lover
- Experienced small business owner and certified tanning consultant
Andrea Reed
- B.S., Eastern Illinois University, Family and Consumer Sciences
- A.A., Lewis and Clark Community College, Paralegal Studies
- Affinity for background and social media investigation
Diane Sallis
- 15+ years of paralegal experience in Workers' Compensation
- B.S., Judson University, Criminal Justice
- A.A., Rockford Business College, Paralegal Studies
- Inducted into Lamdal Epsilon Chi (LEX) National Honor Society of Paralegal Studies Class of 2007
Vicki Schumacher
- Veteran paralegal with more than four decades of experience
- A.A., Southern Illinois University
- Healthcare Risk Management Certificate
Melissa Summers
- A.A.S., Paralegal Certification
- Certificate of Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
Jennifer Todd, RN
- Accomplished 28+ year nursing career
- B.S. in Nursing and Healthcare Management
- Licensed nurse in Florida (inactive), Illinois, and Missouri
Brian Tuck
- United States Army Veteran
- B.A., Western Illinois University, Broadcasting
- Illinois Central College, Paralegal Certificate
- Extensive experience in railroad and healthcare litigation
Sherry Waters
- 25+ year paralegal career with a focus on asbestos litigation
- Assists in discovery, medical evaluation, and expert retention
- Special interest in witness and social media investigation
Sarah Welch
- Over a decade of paralegal civil litigation experience
- B.S., Paralegal Studies
- Facilitates discovery, medical evaluation, and expert retention
Michele Wolfer
- Proudly works as a paralegal for more than 27 years
- Specializes in Workers' Compensation case value assessments
- Trial and appellate experience
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Emily Wright
- Experienced paralegal focused on workers' compensation and insurance defense
- A.S., Illinois Central College, Business
- Paralegal Certificate, Illinois Central College
