Our Team
- James Gay | Attorney
- Elizabeth Doory | Associate Attorney
- Thomas Martinez | Associate Attorney
- Joseph H. Murphy | Associate Attorney
- Lesley Hernandez | Legal Assistant
- Liz Villagran | Legal Assistant
- Angelica Duarte | Legal Assistant
- Lia Hudgins | Legal Assistant
- Dunya Maki | Law Clerk
- Olivia Barone | Law Clerk

Liz Villagran
Legal Assistant
A native of the Chicagoland area, Liz joined James Gay Law over a decade ago as a Receptionist, her exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and drive led to a natural progression into a Legal Assistant role, and ultimately into her current leadership position as Manager. Throughout her tenured career with the firm, Liz has played an integral part in scaling operations, refining case workflows, and supporting firm growth.
With extensive experience spanning complex workers’ compensation claims and motor vehicle collision litigation, Liz brings deep operational knowledge to every case. Beyond managing day-to-day office operations, case schedules, and staff workflows, she serves as a vital bridge for fostering a fun and supportive environment to work in. Outside of her leadership at the firm, Liz is an avid mixed-media artist who enjoys quality time with her friends and family.