Paulina Thompson was born and raised in Saratov, Russia. Upon graduating high school with a 4.0 GPA, Paulina studied English and Literature at Saratov State University, while also working as a simultaneous Russian/English interpreter. At the age of 19, Paulina moved to the United States and continued her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice with special distinction for achieving an overall 4.0 GPA. Paulina went on to graduate from the Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2013.

Paulina is an experienced litigation attorney. Before joining the firm, she successfully defended corporations, hospitals, and healthcare providers in civil rights and medical malpractice lawsuits in both state and federal courts. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Municipal Counselor defending the interests of the City of Oklahoma City and its employees, and an Assistant District Attorney in Oklahoma County, where she prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors, specializing in domestic violence offenses.

In her spare time, Paulina enjoys reading, playing the piano, antiquing, and traveling. Paulina is a musical theater buff and an art lover. Her daughter Angela Florence is a classical musician working toward an Orchestra Performance degree in viola at the University of Central Oklahoma. Paulina lives in Edmond with her daughter and two cats, Josephine and Sebastian.