Natalie Simmons

Associate Litigation

Practices

Overview

Natalie Simmons is a litigation associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice primarily focuses on complex civil litigation and class actions in federal and state courts. Prior to joining Kirkland, Natalie served as a law clerk to Judge D. Michael Fisher on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Thought Leadership

Publications

Contributing Author, “The Third Circuit holds that Article III adjudication is required for H-2A enforcement actions seeking civil penalties and back wages,” On Appeal Newsletter, January 2026

Recognition

Recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Memberships & Affiliations

Field Advocate, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

2025District of Columbia
2025Pennsylvania

Courts

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of LawJ.D.cum laude2024

The Order of Barristers

Senior Managing Editor, University of Pittsburgh Law Review

National Moot Court, Regional Finalist and National Semi-Finalist

First Place: Appellate Competition (2022); Negotiation & Client Counseling Competition (2023)

CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Antitrust, Federal Habeas Corpus, Alternative Dispute Resolution, How Lawyers Made America
University of PittsburghB.A., Political Science, Philosophy & Economics; Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studiesmagna cum laude2020