Mrs. Simplis has been practicing law for nearly 20 years, having received her J.D. from the University of Maryland, School of Law in 2004. Mrs. Simplis received her BA from UCLA in 2001. Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Simplis practiced law at a prestigious firm in Los Angeles, where her practice focused on the areas of family law, civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense. Mrs. Simplis is licensed to practice in the State of California and is a member of the California Bar Association and the Black Women Lawyers Association.