Arshia Simkin

Arshia Simkin is a legal professional and co-founder of the Redbud Writing Project, an adult education writing school in the Research Triangle. With a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Northeastern University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Marymount University, Arshia's career includes significant legal experience as a staff attorney at Legal Assistance of Western New York, providing services to low-income clients, and various internships in civil rights, public interest law, and legal research. Previous roles encompass working as a loan modification specialist for the Office of the Attorney General's HomeCorps Division and assisting in civil litigation with the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. Arshia's commitment to education and advocacy reflects a diverse background in both legal practice and community engagement.