James Simon

Jim Simon, vice chair, graduated from Bennington with his BA in American Studies in 1997 and the University of Akron School of Law in 2000 with his JD, magna cum laude. In law school, he was managing editor of the Akron Law Review. After graduation, Jim joined the northeast Ohio law firm, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. From 2003 - 2006, he served the Summit County Engineer as Director of Administration, responsible for financial administration, labor relations, and IT. He rejoined the Firm in 2007 and became a partner in the real estate, public law and business practice groups in 2009. A lifelong resident of Akron, he serves on several boards and commissions, including ideastream (a not-for-profit multiple-media public service organization serving the communities of Northeast Ohio) and the Standing Commission on Constitution & Canons of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Jim was a recent graduate trustee from 1997 – 1999 and rejoined the Bennington Board as a trustee in 2000.