Emily Simpson

A distinguished attorney licensed in both Utah and California, Emily Simpson has cultivated extensive legal expertise across diverse fields, now leveraging her acumen as a prominent television personality and advocate for criminal justice reform. After earning her undergraduate degree from Miami University in 1998, Simpson spent four years teaching Spanish in the early 2000s before pursuing her law degree, initially at the University of Dayton School of Law and later at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She began her legal career in the mid-2000s at a prominent real estate firm in Orange County, where she specialized in advising home builders on intricate tax disclosures. In 2008, following widespread impacts of the subprime mortgage crisis, Simpson was laid off from her position.

Capitalizing on this influential platform, she became a dedicated ambassador and advocate for The Innocence Center starting in 2020. This vital non-profit law firm is committed to correcting wrongful convictions, educating the public on critical justice system issues, and providing essential assistance to clients reentering society. Her advocacy efforts include significantly raising public awareness for the organization and being prominently featured in an episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ in October 2024, which specifically highlighted the center’s mission and impact. Further solidifying her blend of legal expertise and media presence, Simpson, in collaboration with Shane Simpson, launched the weekly podcast ‘Legally Brunette with Emily Simpson & Shane Simpson’ in December 2024.

The podcast delves into a range of legal cases and true crime stories, offering unique insights and nuanced analysis from a seasoned lawyer’s perspective. Through this venture, Emily Simpson continues to showcase her dedication to legal discourse while expanding her reach to a broader audience interested in the intersection of law and public affairs.