Ebonei Simpkins

While studying at Spelman College, Ebonei interned with the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and served as a legislative aide for four legislative sessions. Ebonei also spent time as a summer associate in the Trials Division of the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney. She also volunteered with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and various other civic organizations.

During law school, Ebonei served as President of the Black Law Students Association and also participated in several civil rights pro bono projects. She also interned in Washington, D.C., for Meta and clerked for the Charlottesville Circuit Court in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has worked as an associate attorney for Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins for over five years and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. She was also recognized by the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.

Ebonei is passionate about mentoring prospective law students and helping them achieve their dreams. Her greatest strengths are her optimism and encouraging, collaborative coaching style. She has a proven track record of successfully mentoring a diverse spectrum of applicants, including underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional applicants, as well as reapplicants. She has mentored applicants who have matriculated at law schools at the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, and Howard University.

Ebonei is a native of Augusta, Georgia. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, making ceramics, and serving on several boards.