Elma Saxon

About Me

Elma Saxon is a senior litigation paralegal with more than 18 years of experience supporting attorneys through every stage of complex litigation—from early case assessment and discovery to trial preparation and appellate work.

She brings particular expertise in litigation operations and eDiscovery. Elma manages document intensive workflows, oversees case calendars and court filings, prepares deposition and trial exhibit sets, supports motion practice through cite checking and quality control, and coordinates with court reporters, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure matters progress efficiently. Her experience also includes supporting corporate transactions and assisting with regulatory submissions.

Elma earned her Paralegal Certificate from Loyola University Chicago through its ABA approved program and holds both graduate and undergraduate degrees. She is multilingual and active in the paralegal community, including service within the Illinois Paralegal Association’s leadership and its unauthorized practice of law initiatives.