Known for always wearing red sneakers and a seemingly carefree demeanor, Kirk came to the practice of law for very specific and serious reasons. In 2003, he was the sole eyewitness to a hit-and-run drunk driver killing his pedestrian father. Unhappy with how the legal system treated his family as just the “next case” on the docket, Kirk became a lawyer to help those harmed, as his family was harmed, with personal understanding and caring. Because of his family’s experience, Kirk treats every client, especially those other lawyers think of as high need, like people not “cases.” That approach has led to a bunch of Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer recognitions in Civil Rights and Personal Injury law and even more happy clients. Oh, and the red sneakers? You gotta ask.
Kirk Simoneau joins Sara to explore client experience design and accessibility. Sharing his journey from trauma survivor to lawyer, Kirk emphasizes the importance of understanding the client’s perspective and creating a personalized...
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