Paula Dionne

Associate

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Paula Dionne is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles with a BA in History and from Loyola Law School with her Juris Doctorate in 1990.

At Loyola, Paula was an editor for the International and Comparative Law Journal, recipient of the Byrne Trial Advocacy Competition Award, and recipient of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award.

Paula was a successful workers’ compensation defense attorney for ten years practicing for several law firms, establishing herself in her field as a tough litigator. On her third child, she left law firm life to downsize and start a small solo practice. As her third son grew, so did her practice. Her youngest is now 22 years old and six foot four inches tall. Paula has rejoined law firm life and brings thirty plus years of experience in litigation and negotiation to Stearns & Ryan.

Paula is also an avid runner having four marathons under her belt, and a sailing, boating and fishing enthusiast. And she makes an excellent Manhattan.

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), B.A.
  • Loyola Law School, J.D. 1990

Admissions/Certifications

  • Editor for the International and Comparative Law Journal
  • Recipient of the Byrne Trial Advocacy Competition Award
  • Recipient of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award