Biography

Kimberly R. Simms earned her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and became a member of the California State Bar in 2009.  Kimberly started her law practice immediately after law school focusing on the legal and political needs of the medical marijuana community.  In her law practice, she has negotiated with government officials to craft reasonable and effective regulations that allow for safe access, litigated complex land use and zoning cases, and advised hundreds of cannabis entrepreneurs.  Kimberly provides extensive counsel to medical marijuana businesses on the laws, rules and regulation at the federal, state and local level.  The Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms pays close attention to the political climate of the medical marijuana industry and important policy decisions, which directly impact your business.  This focus allows Kimberly to provide guidance and strategic advise to clients based on the most recent criminal and civil enforcement patterns and to prepare our clients to be compliant with upcoming legislation.  This level of expertise allows clients to focus on creating and developing and scaling their businesses, while still remaining compliant and up to date with the law.  Kimberly is dedicated to working hand in hand with her clients to continue to legitimize the cannabis industry.

Kimberly is a recognized as a leading expert in this emerging area of law.  She has taught courses and lead seminars which focus on how to comply with the ever-changing legal and regulatory requirements of the cannabis industry.  She is considered a trusted source by the media and has been interviewed by NPR, CNN and many local media outlets.  Kimberly is a founding Board Member of the Alliance for Responsible Medicinal Access, San Diego’s leading cannabis chamber of commerce and political advocacy organization. Kimberly is also proud to serve as Chapter Chair for San Diego Women Grow.   Kimberly most recently joined the Retail & Delivery Committee of the California Cannabis Industry and is working hand in hand with other cannabis industry leaders to navigate the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Regulation & Safety Act.

Kimberly maintains the following memberships: California NORML, American’s For Safe Access, National Cannabis Industry Association, California Cannabis Industry Association, Women Grow and the National Cannabis Bar Association.