Marcy concentrates her practice in insurance and workers’ compensation defense. She provides an aggressive and thorough approach to each claim, working closely with insurance companies, third-party administrators and employers alike to achieve positive results in the most cost-efficient manner.

Prior to joining Downey & Lenkov, Marcy gained significant experience in workers’ compensation defense with another prominent Chicago law firm, where she handled all aspects of litigation. Outside of work, Marcy enjoys live music and spending time with family in Michigan.

• Education

  • J.D., John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, 2010
  • B.S., B.A., Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI, 2006

• Professional Memberships & Associations:

  • Chicago Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Committee
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association 

• Seminars & Presentations:

  • “Social Media Evidence and Workers’ Compensation Claims”, Strafford, October 2024
  • “Illinois Settlement Strategies,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, May 2024
  • “Eerie Lessons in Illinois Workers’ Compensation,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, October 2023
  • “Ask Us Anything,” Downey & Lenkov Clients, April 2023
  • “Breaking the Chain: How to Successfully Defend Causation Claims in Illinois” Downey & Lenkov Clients, February 2023