Rebecca T. Simpson, Esq.

Experience

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  Arnold & Porter

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Associate

  Represented large corporate clients in commercial litigations; represented pro bono clients and managed pro bono cases.

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  Klein Landau & Romm

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Recruiter

  Maintained relationships with Washington DC area employers, recruited candidates for open positions, assisted with employment negotiations, advised candidates on resumes, interviews and job searching strategies.

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  Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Legal Career Counselor

  Advised students and alumni in their career development and job searching; prepared and presented student programs on career related topics.

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  Greenberg Traurig, LLP

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Contract Attorney

  Drafted appellate briefs in administrative litigations.

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  Law Office of George J. Shapiro

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Associate and Title Agent

  Represented clients in real estate, consumer debt, landlord/tenant, and estate planning matters; conducted real estate closings.

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  Compass Career Strategies, LLC

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2013

  President and Founder

  Advised clients regarding career and professional development matters. Provided résumé writing and job search services.

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  Law Office of Rebecca Simpson

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Attorney

  Served as a Guardian ad Litem for children in custody and abuse/neglect cases. Provided estate planning services for families and individuals.

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  DC Volunteer Lawyers Project

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Volunteer Attorney

  Represented victims of domestic violence in civil protection order and domestic relations matters; and represented best interests of children as court-appointed guardian ad litem.

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  DC Volunteer Lawyers Project

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2022

  Responsible for all aspects of the grant and foundational giving process. Researched, cultivated, applied for, and managed private foundation and government grants. Oversaw Legal Team at the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, with responsibility for the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Practices. Managed staff and volunteer attorneys providing representation for at-risk children in high conflict custody cases, and for domestic violence survivors in both custody & divorce and civil protection order cases. Developed and presented trainings for volunteer attorneys and community groups; performed community outreach and advocacy. Represented clients in custody & divorce cases, and vulnerable children in high conflict custody cases. Managed staff attorneys, oversaw civil protection order practice, and assisted with oversight of family law and child advocacy programs. Supervised and mentored volunteer attorneys, providing subject-matter expertise and co-counseling with volunteer attorneys.

  • Director of Grants and Foundation Giving

    Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Legal Director

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Managing Attorney / Supervising Attorney

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2019
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  Rebecca Simpson Law, PLLC

  Sept 2022 - Jul 2024

  Attorney & Principal

  Provided legal representation and counsel in family law matters. With years of experience in high conflict custody cases and trauma-informed representation in cases involving domestic violence issues, brought clarity, empathy, and diligence to clients.

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  DC Volunteer Lawyers Project

  Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

  Counsel

  Represented best interests of children as court-appointed guardian ad litem, supervised volunteer GALs in custody cases in DC Superior Court, trained and mentored junior attorneys and staff.

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  Peace Corps

  Sept 2024 - now

  Youth in Development Trainee

  I am training as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco, where I will serve as a Youth in Development specialist. Service will begin in November 2024, inshallah.