Donielle M. Beaty grew up in Decatur, Alabama where she always knew she wanted to practice as an attorney. Mrs. Beaty attended the University of Alabama as a first-generation college student, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts, one semester early, with a major in Political Science and minor in Psychology. Following graduation, Mrs. Beaty attended The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. At the UoM, Mrs. Beaty found her passion for litigation and helping others during the hardest times in their lives through her participation in travel Moot Court teams. Through her participation in Moot Court, Mrs. Beaty honed her ability to write and argue effectively in front of her peers and practicing attorneys.

While at the UoM, Mrs. Beaty also participated in an externship at Memphis Area Legal Services in the family law unit, as well as maintained a position as a legal assistant with a solo family law practitioner for two years wherein she continued to refine her writing skills.

Prior to joining Hairston & Associates, Mrs. Beaty maintained an associate attorney position with a well-respected and in-demand family law attorney in Memphis, Tennessee for over three years. Mrs. Beaty's impressive range of work has included everything from drafting complicated pleadings and appellate briefs to representing children's best interest as a Guardian Ad Litem. These experiences helped Mrs. Beaty cultivate the skills needed to communicate effectively with and advocate for her clients. Mrs. Beaty has upheld a life-long desire to practice family law and advocate for clients that are experiencing some of the most difficult hardships, which continues to this day.

Mrs. Beaty lives just outside of Nashville with her husband, daughter and two dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys watching football and baseball, playing with her one-year old daughter and baking.