 Although originally appearing as a Bureau Chief ADA, Donnelly is elevated to judgeship.While working for the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, however, she serves as the supervisor of Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March) and her successor, Casey Novak (Diane Neal); Donnelly has presided over numerous cases prosecuted by Casey Novak, as well as a case prosecuted by Novak's successor, Kim Greylek (Michaela McManus), in the episode "".Although a judge, Donnelly represents both Novak and Det.