Donna was charged from the District Attorney’s office, by Terrance Wolf for illegally obtaining maintenance records from the Liberty Rail file room by impersonating an NTSB agent, a serious felony which can result in jail time. This not only nullified the win, but also put Donna in great danger.
One-Two-Three Go More More More More More Do you like this video? “I’m Donna. [] It’s a name and title all in one.” Donna Roberta Paulsen is the former Chief Operating Officer of Specter Litt Wheeler Williams and the wife of Harvey Specter, having originally worked as his legal secretary for over twelve years.
From mock trials to actual trials there is one undeniable fact: Donna Paulsen always struggled when she was put up on the stand. It doesn’t matter whether she was defending Mike, Harvey, or herself, because she so often couldn’t handle the line of questioning that was put in front of her.
— Donna to Stephen Huntley Donna Roberta Paulsen is the former Chief Operating Officer of Specter Litt Wheeler Williams and the wife of Harvey Specter, having originally worked as his legal secretary for over twelve years. She briefly left him to work for Louis Litt; however, Louis fired her so that she could go back to work for Harvey.
Why was Donna charged?
Donna was charged from the District Attorney’s office, by Terrance Wolf for illegally obtaining maintenance records from the Liberty Rail file room by impersonating an NTSB agent, a serious felony which can result in jail time. This not only nullified the win, but also put Donna in great danger.
As she leaves the building, Harvey pushes the elevator button for her and watches her leave. When a mock trial is situated in the Pearson-Hardman when Harvey goes to trial, Mike convinces Donna to come back and testify. When she shows up, Louis Litt pressures her, causing Harvey to jump in.
At the end of ” Rewind “, Harvey tells Jessica that he will be getting Donna back. She returns in ” Asterisk ” and helps Harvey and Jessica figure out Hardman ‘s plan by realizing that Louis has just been promoted to senior partner.
She decided this because her relationship with Harvey is not working for her. Louis also said to her in a conversation that Harvey is unaware how lucky he is to have Donna.
Harvey claims that he didn’t receive the file and Donna tells him that if he didn’t receive it then that means that nothing came by her desk. Albeit, Donna finds the file with her timestamp on it and begins to panic. Mike catches her about to shred the file and asks her to tell Harvey the truth or otherwise he will.
Harvey tells Donna that he loves that she gets him, and the pair kiss. The next morning, Donna and Harvey head to Louis’ house, where they see him wearing a Speedo, which Louis refers to as a “mankini”, claiming that wearing it instead of underwear is extremely supportive.
Donna and Rachel are very good friends. They enjoy each other’s company and will go to different places together, such as the ballet or out for drinks. Both confide in each other often, whether it is about men or other problems. Donna once told Rachel that she used to have feelings for Harvey. Likewise, Rachel tells Donna about her kiss with Mike and the message she left him. In the episode ” Rewind “, it shows how they became friends. They are close and respect each other.
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What happened to Harvey and Donna?
Following their night of sex, Harvey and Donna lay in her bed, with Harvey telling Donna that he wished he had come to his senses earlier. As Donna tells them that it’s time they got some sleep, Harvey tells her that everything has changed. A few hours later, Harvey and Donna finish leaving phone calls to Mike and Rachel about their night together. As the pair discuss their relationship, they are interrupted by Louis, who arrives at the apartment to deliver some bad news. Harvey and Donna briefly discuss how to hide Harvey’s presence before Harvey states that there is no reason to hide their relationship from Louis. As they open the door, Louis sees the two and assumes that they were working all night to handle the Robert Zane situation, which both Harvey and Donna play along with, while making sexual innuendos the whole time. Louis informs them that they need to issue a press release and presents a statement he had drafted which condemns Robert’s actions while signifying that the firm is still supporting him. Before he leaves, Louis tells Harvey that he needs to work with Samantha and sign all of Robert’s clients before they find legal representation elsewhere. Donna then asks Harvey not to share the news of them being together with anyone else until the Robert matter is handled.
He answers the call and tells her that the Jim issue was resolved before putting the call on speakerphone and introducing Donna and Lily to each other. Harvey then attempts to end the call, only for Donna to take the phone and talk to Lily, while Harvey looks at her and smiles.
Season 2. At the beginning of Season 2, Harvey faces a conflict when his friend and boss, the firm’s managing partner Jessica Pearson, learns the truth about Mike. In the meantime, Harvey has to help Jessica deal with the return of Pearson Hardman’s other managing partner, Daniel Hardman, whom Harvey does not trust.
Harvey doesn’t think it’s a good idea and asks Thomas whether he can get past the fact that Donna had slept with him before breaking up with Thomas, and while Thomas has a brief moment of hesitancy, he states that he can. Harvey goes to Alex’s office and pours scotch, wanting to celebrate as he has good news.
In the meantime, Louis Litt steals Mike away from Harvey, claiming there is nothing more Harvey can teach him. When Ava is arrested for murder, Harvey must dig in his heels. In the meantime, Darby’s own closer arrives and shakes things up for Harvey’s case.
Harvey finally achieves his dream of becoming a senior partner in a firm, only to find out he must hire an associate from Harvard Law School. He chooses Mike Ross, a brilliant but troubled young man looking to break into the legal world. Harvey’s decision could possibly destroy him after he learns that Mike, although he knows the law back and forth, has never actually graduated from law school or any post-secondary institution. theless, Harvey hires Mike and vows to keep his secret safe, essentially taking Mike under his wing. As he works various cases, Harvey enlists Mike to help him. Mike is often seen trying his best to help people in poor circumstances, or those he knows, by riding on his reputation.
However, at the hearing, Robert has Alex testify that it was Robert who broke privilege and not Harvey, in an attempt to regain the firm after Harvey and Louis had him step down as managing partner. As a result, Robert is told to forfeit his license to practice law.
