Simone Sampson draws on her legal training and background in social welfare to support the Zwillinger Wulkan team's diverse practice areas.

Simone is dedicated to providing thoughtful and reliable support to attorneys and clients, with a particular focus on Indian law and an interest in civil rights litigation.  She takes a client-centered approach to her work, grounded in the understanding that effective legal advocacy requires listening carefully to people's stories and needs.  Her experiences working within tribal legal systems have shaped her commitment to ensuring that clients feel heard and supported throughout the legal process.

Simone is a second-year J.D. Candidate at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.  She is a member of the Navajo Nation, and graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Public Service and Policy and a minor in Social Welfare.  Her undergraduate minor in social welfare informs her client-centered approach and deepens her commitment to serving communities with care and compassion.

As a law student, Simone serves on the executive boards of several student organizations, organizing events and programming focused on abolition, civil rights, international issues, and women's rights.  She plans to sit for the Navajo Nation Bar Exam and maintains a strong interest in civil rights litigation and constitutional law through her coursework.  Her work at Zwillinger Wulkan focuses on Indian Law matters.

Experience

Simone's legal experience includes work as a Law Clerk at DNA-People's Legal Services on the Navajo Nation, where she conducted legal research, drafted pleadings and client memoranda, gaining practical experience navigating tribal legal systems.  She has also worked as a Contractor for Hayiilka, attending federal tribal consultations, and as a Legal Research Aide at the American Indian Policy Institute.

Prior to law school, Simone worked for the U.S. House of Representatives and supported political campaigns at the state and local level.