Maria Elena Villegas
Maria Villegas is a Billing Analyst based in the Greater Chicago Area, bringing a strong background in legal billing, financial organization, and operational efficiency. A graduate of MacCormac College and Generations College, Maria combines her education in business administration and legal studies with hands-on experience across multiple law firms. Her career progression—from office management to senior billing coordination and now billing analysis—reflects her reliability, precision, and deep understanding of complex financial processes within the legal industry.
Known for being solution-driven and results-oriented, Maria excels at problem-solving, project planning, and maintaining organized, accurate financial systems. She also brings a creative edge through marketing support and process improvement, consistently working toward positive outcomes for the teams and organizations she supports. Her colleagues value her determination, attention to detail, and ability to stay calm and effective in fast-paced environments.
Beyond her technical expertise, Maria is passionate about leadership and workplace culture. She believes strong organizations are built on empathy, accountability, and well-trained management, and she actively engages in conversations around leadership development and employee well-being. With a commitment to growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Maria continues to make a meaningful impact wherever she works.
• Generations College- Associate's
• American Association of Notary
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a lifelong commitment to the legal field, consistency in my work, and an empathetic, human approach—along with the decision to return to school and build a strong foundation that continues to support my career today.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the field is to be meticulously detail-oriented—treat spellcheck and numbers as your best friends—and develop the ability to work through solutions logically in your own mind.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity, precision, and empathy in my work, while in my personal life I cherish family time and cooking.