J. Stephen Simms

Northwestern University School of Law

J.D

1980 - 1983

Honors: Editor-in-Chief, Northwestern University Journal of International Law and Business; Outstanding Editor

Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

M.A | International Studies

1979 - 1980

Johns Hopkins University

B.A | International Studies

1975 - 1979

Honors: BA-MA Advanced International Studies Program

Trial Attorney

United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division

1983 - 1985

Attorney General's Program for Honor Law Graduates

World Relief

Director

2007 - Current

Christian Legal Society

Member

1985 - Current

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Member

1985 - Current

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1984 - Current

Federal Bar Association

Member

1984 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

1983 - Current

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 1984

Illinois

Since 1983

Maryland

Since 1985

4th Circuit

Since 1985

5th Circuit

Since 2001

7th Circuit

Since 1983

9th Circuit

Since 2006

11th Circuit

Since 2000

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2003

United States Court of Claims

Since 2006

United States Court of International Trade

Since 1988

• False Claims Act Litigation
• Qui Tam Litigation
• Ship Arrest
• Vessel Arrests
• Whistleblower Litigation