Simon B. Kress

Simon B. Kress

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Appellate Practice
Awarded Practice Areas
Appellate Practice
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

105 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Biography

Simon Kress represents clients in complex government, regulatory and commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels. His practice spans a range of substantive areas, including anti-discrimination law, constitutional law, administrative law, consumer protection law and privacy law. Mr. Kress maintains an active pro bono practice, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights and poverty law.
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

105 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • New York University, JD, graduated 2018
  • Emory University, PhD, English Literature
  • Guilford College, BA, English Literature

Bar Admissions

  • California, The State Bar of California
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice

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