Abby Marshall

Abby Marshall joined Levin & Perconti as a law clerk in September 2018 and was hired as an associate attorney in January 2021. She focuses her practice on nursing home cases, medical malpractice and other personal injury matters. While attending the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Abby was involved in the Women’s Law Society and the Business Law Society. She also wrote articles for the Journal of Regulatory Compliance, a Loyola publication. Abby received her bachelor’s degree in social work and psychology from the University of Iowa. Following her graduation, Abby completed her social work practicum at the DuPage County Probation Department where she was first exposed to the legal system. As an intern, Abby took intake assessments, wrote case plans for probationers and conducted status reports for several social service agency staff. She served as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Legal Assistance Foundation, now known as Legal Aid Chicago, where she matched retired attorneys with senior citizens to help them complete advanced medical directives and property transfers. She also applied for funding grants and created informational materials on free legal services on behalf of the organization. As a law clerk for Levin & Perconti, Abby assisted attorneys in trial preparation by researching and drafting motions, trial briefs and summarizing depositions. Abby also served as a law clerk for Judge Thomas V. Lyons II in the law division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, where she conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on various issues of law. Abby grew up in Glen Ellyn, Ill., and attended Glenbard West High School. In her free time, Abby enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.