Ms. Simon’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Her cases have included legal malpractice actions, FOIA disputes, civil rights litigation, class actions, and complex family law matters. Ms. Simon also has experience resolving cases under The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and advising law firms on professional liability matters.
Selected Engagements
Representing international law firm in defense of malpractice claims involving taxation of hedge fund’s domestic and foreign partnership affiliates.
Defended international law firms and attorneys in legal malpractice cases arising from litigation, federal tax disputes, and corporate transactions.
Represented major media company and citizens seeking public records through the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, including litigation challenging FOIA denials by government bodies.
Represented plaintiff in disability-pension benefits action that prevailed in the Illinois Supreme Court.
Represented respondent in an international child custody dispute, resulting in dismissal of all claims and a favorable settlement.
Represented clients in complex divorce proceedings at the trial and appellate level.
Represented plaintiff in pregnancy discrimination and wage collection dispute.
Education
B.A., Carleton College, Theater Arts, 2011
Graduated summa cum laude
Phi Beta Kappa
M.A., Appalachian State University, Appalachian Studies/Sustainable Development, 2014
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2017
Pro Bono Award, Class of 2017
Law and Public Service Program Fellow
Managing Board, Virginia Environmental Law Journal
Experience
Admitted to the Illinois Bar, 2017
Law clerk to the late Hon. Pamela L. Reeves, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 2017-2018
Staff law clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2018-2020
Associate with this firm, 2020
Admitted to the bars of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Memberships
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
7th Circuit Bar Association
American Bar Association
Community/Leadership
Member, ISBA Standing Committee on Disability Law, 2025 to Present
Member, ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section Council, 2023 to 2025
Member, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee NextGen Leadership Council, 2021 to Present
Member, Young Leaders Board, Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry), 2019 to 2023
