Simon, who joined William Blair in 2000, is responsible for the firm's regulatory compliance and overseas legal matters across William Blair's businesses including investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. He is a member of the firm's governing eight-member executive committee. Recently, Simon was integral in advising the private wealth management unit on integrating seven veteran wealth advisors who managed more than $3 billion in client assets. He advised the firm in its latest overseas expansions by leading regulatory efforts to register offices in Shanghai and Amsterdam. Simon continues to be a key advisor on legal strategies related to Brexit and MiFID