Florence T. Simon

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Florence T. Simon: Attorney with Motley Rice LLC

Biography

Florence Simon litigates in a cross section of practice areas.

Florence currently litigates matters involving children and families dealing with damages to their mental health allegedly caused by the addictive design of social media platforms. She is active in Conservation Law Foundation v. Shell Oil-alleging Shell failed to prepare coastal fuel terminals for climate risks, violating environmental laws and risking toxic discharges. She also represents whistleblowers flagging fraud against the government.

Prior to joining Motley Rice, Florence served as a law clerk to the Honorable Bethany J. Alvord of the Connecticut Appellate Court. She also served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Vanessa L. Bryant of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and a 2023 Summer Law Clerk at Motley Rice. She gained additional experience as a legal intern with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and while working for an immigration law firm. In 2024 she published a note in the Connecticut Law Review.

Florence served as an Articles Editor for the Connecticut Law Review, President of the Energy and Environmental Law Society, and was an active moot court competitor. She mentored through the Women in Law Students’ Association and worked as a research and teaching assistant in areas including constitutional law, legislation and regulation, and corporate law.

Prior to law school, Florence developed a background in healthcare while working for Dialogue Health and serving in multiple leadership roles, including Executive Director, for the award-winning McGill Student Emergency Response Team (MSERT).

Florence is fluent in French and possesses basic Arabic skills.

Blog Posts

July 6, 2023

Social media’s grip on teen mental health

by: Laura K. Stemkowski

January 8, 2021

Clicking with caution: Cybersecurity data breach risks are higher than ever Causes, Not Just Cases

by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers

August 12, 2020

Denied business interruption insurance payouts due to COVID-19 losses, some business owners may find justice in civil courts Causes, Not Just Cases

by: John A. Baden IV

News

April 13, 2026

Social media juries send a clear message: protect our children

by:
Annie E. Kouba

April 7, 2026

Motley Rice Welcomes Six New Lawyers

by: Motley Rice

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Consumer Fraud Protection
  • Technology and Media
  • Whistleblower Claims

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
McGill University, B.A., 2020
Law School Attended:
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2024
Year of First Admission:
2024
Admission:
2024, Connecticut
Languages:
French and Arabic
Reported Cases:
Casework: Qui Tam Whistleblower: A qui tam whistleblower can report & stop fraud against the government. See how qui tam lawyers help.; Whistleblower Claims; Active Case; Pandemic Fraud: Pandemic fraud was the misuse of COVID-19 aid. Learn more about filing this type of whistleblower claim.; Whistleblower Claims; Active Case; Defense Contractor Fraud: Learn what qualifies as defense contractor fraud, how to report it and whistleblower protections under the False Claims Act.; Whistleblower Claims; Active Case; Government Grant Fraud: Whistleblowers should report government grant fraud. Learn what this fraud is and how you're protected.; Whistleblower Claims; Active Case; Medicaid Fraud: Learn more about Medicaid fraud, including what it is, how to report it and its legal ramifications.; Whistleblower Claims; Active Case; Medicare Fraud: Private citizens can report Medicare fraud and file legal claims on behalf of the U.S. government.; Whistleblower Claims; Active Case; Social Media School Districts Lawsuit: School districts nationwide are suing social media companies. Find out whether your district is eligible to sue.; Technology and Media Public Client; Active Case;
ISLN:
1001596784

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