JANINE S. SIMERLY

Shareholder
Ms. Simerly has been practicing law since 1977, most recently as a shareholder in the employment law practice group at Seyfarth Shaw. Focusing on jury trials, Ms. Simerly is well known for her courtroom skills and is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates. She has tried over 35 jury trials to verdict with notable success, including a July 2009 defense verdict in a racial harassment and retaliation case. Other recent trial victories include a June 2007 defense verdict in a multi-plaintiff racial discrimination/harassment case and a December 2006 defense verdict in a whistleblower/retaliation case. 

EDUCATION J.D. cum laude, 1977 - Loyola University; New Orleans, LA B.A. magna cum laude, 1974 - St. Mary's Dominican College; New Orleans, LA PRIOR LAW FIRM AFFILIATIONS Seyfarth Shaw LLP Bronson Bronson & McKinnon LLP SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Regular speaker for CLE on direct and cross examination BACK TO ATTORNEY LISTING

AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Named a “Super Lawyer” in the field of employment law by Super Lawyers – Northern California magazine each year since 2005 AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell BAR ADMISSIONS California