Background
Simon, Samuel Alan was born on July 18, 1945 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Marcus and Frieda (Alfman) Simon.
educator lawyer consumer advocate
Simon, Samuel Alan was born on July 18, 1945 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Marcus and Frieda (Alfman) Simon.
Bachelor, University Texas, El Paso, 1967. Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1970.
Attorney Public Interest Research Group, Washington, 1970—1971. Associate Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Kampelman, 1975—1976. Legislation director United States Senator John Durkin, 1976—1977.
Director energy program Bureau Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission, 1977—1978. Executive director Telecommunications Research Action Center, 1978—1982, president, 1982—1985, Issue Dynamics Inc., Washington, since 1985. Adjunct professor New York City Law School, since 1982.
Served to captain United States Army, 1971-1975.
Director National Coalition television Violence, Washington, 1979—1984. Secretary-treasurer Citizens television Systems, since 1981. Director National Consumers League, since 1982.
Vice chairman Fairfax Schools Committee Human Relations, Virginia, 1982—1983. Board directors McLean Community Center, 1983—1985. President Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, 1980—1982.
Member of American Bar Association, Federal Communications Bar Association, Order of Coif.
Married Susan Meryl Kalmans, August 25, 1966. Children: Marcus Bertram, Rachael Lara.