Workplace
“Michele was pure woman power perfection. She got me from minute one. She jumped right in, listened to me so I felt heard, understood and empowered through the process. She was also extremely efficient with her time and billing. I would highly recommend her services.”
— Lynne Karo —
“I highly recommend Michele if you find yourself in need of a severance negotiation attorney. Her knowledge, experience and patience helped me get 4 times what I was offered. I’m so grateful I had her on my side.”
— Melissa Goff —
“I strongly advise reaching out to Michele if you're facing workplace challenges. I recently enlisted Michele's services, and she provided invaluable assistance during a tough ordeal. Having issues at work is very emotional and you need someone on your side. Michele definitely will be.”
— Julia Orr —
“Michele Simon’s expertise, dedication, and professionalism were evident from the start. She took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and provided clear, thoughtful guidance every step of the way. Michele’s ability to navigate the complexities of employment law is impressive. She represented me with confidence, securing much better terms of separation than I initially thought possible. Her strategic approach and diligence made a significant difference in the outcome.
“ What sets Michele apart is not just her legal acumen, but also her genuine care for her clients. She was always available to answer my questions, provide updates, and offer reassurance. Her compassion and commitment to my well-being were incredibly comforting during a challenging time. If you need an employment lawyer who is knowledgeable, tenacious, and genuinely cares about achieving the best results for her clients, look no further than Michele Simon. I am extremely grateful for her help and would not hesitate to work with her again in the future.
“Thank you, Michele, for your exceptional service and outstanding representation.”
— Akilah Murdock —
“I could write a full page on my experience with Michele. I reached out to Michele on LinkedIn regarding legal matters with employment. From a simple LinkedIn post, I reached out to her. Complete strangers, yet she was quick to respond and in less than a few hours I had feedback and guidance on the next course of action regarding my case. What surprised me the most was her empathy and passion. She was persistent and pushed until I got what I wanted. If you want someone who's ready to be at the front line of the battle with you as if it were her own case, call Michele. You won’t regret it.”
— Tiawanlyn G. Godwin-Akpan —
“Michele was great to work with. I am grateful I found her at the perfect time. She is knowledgeable, confident and I really appreciated her quick responses. She never left me hanging. I was always in the know about what was going on. If you are not sure if you need an attorney, I suggest reaching out to her for a consultation. She will be honest about your case. She clearly isn't doing this to make a quick buck. She was affordable and it's clear she does this work to do good for her clients and create more equitable workplace environments.”
— Jamie Levin —
“There is no greater feeling to be lifted from despair and confusion by a human being who sees you as a human being. Michele Simon lifted the chains of self-doubt and replaced them with confidence and positivity. I remain forever grateful to Michele for every minute of our journey to making me human again. Michele guided my restoration from ‘collateral damage’ to the confident, gregarious, and positive human being I was before this incident. And genuinely, only Michele Simon could have helped me achieve this.”
— Samir Qurashi —
“I've known Michele Simon for 15 years, first as my supervisor and later as a mentor and friend. As an ombuds she offers a calm, empowering, confidential space where employees, especially those who are traumatized, can share their questions, and find support and options. Michele's professional expertise and lived experience are valuable to nonprofits, startups, and corporations of any size.”
— Sarah Mart —
“Michele was very helpful to me in navigating a toxic situation at my job. She provided tips for documenting my concerns, coached me on how to vocalize those concerns and she also provided me with emotional support and confidence! Her attention to detail, knowledge and compassion all make her service invaluable and I highly recommend her.”
— Michelle Sooknanan —
“Michele helped me during a very difficult situation at work, keeping in mind my constraints and needs. I left the conversation feeling empowered. She has a way of seeing the bigger picture, and so when she gave her advice (after carefully listening – she is a very good listener), it consisted of multiple parts. First, she helped me with a specific plan with the immediate situation at hand: what could I do that would protect and benefit me? Then, she helped me think through the next steps at work concerning the issue. Finally, she supported me by reminding me what valuable expertise I had and how I could be agentic in the future (i.e., getting to the roots of the problem). I felt like I had someone on my side who understood me, believed me, and believed in me.”
— Sparsha Saha —
“Michele provided me with helpful advice on how to navigate a stressful work situation professionally, thoughtfully, and efficiently. I appreciated how her non-profit and advocacy experiences provided her with a unique perspective on how it is reasonable and perfectly valid to expect good behavior from employers and managers, even those in non-profit organizations that are tackling societal problems! Likewise, I appreciate how she is advocating for anti-racist behaviors and more inclusivity from these same organizations.”
— Sapna Thottathil —
“When connecting with Michele, I appreciated that she led from a place of understanding and firsthand knowledge of workplace abuse. It’s hard to feel safe in such a vulnerable situation, but Michele was candid and open. She was able to support me with my workplace abuse and trauma and provided me with feedback and advice in a way that made me feel safe and seen. I felt Michele was invested in me, my safety, and the outcome from our first conversation. I look forward to continuing to work with Michele and recommending her to others looking for support.”
— Jessica Due —
“Michele is both extremely smart and a true champion for those who need her sharp legal mind and ethical advocacy. She has counseled me on several occasions on extremely sensitive workplace hostility/harassment, providing perspective and wise counsel I would not have gotten elsewhere. I highly recommend her.”
— DW —