Background
Simmons, Peter Lawrence was born on May 1, 1965 in New York City. Son of John Derek and Rosalind (Wellish) Simmons.
Simmons, Peter Lawrence was born on May 1, 1965 in New York City. Son of John Derek and Rosalind (Wellish) Simmons.
AB magna cum laude, Columbia University, 1985. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1987.
Law clerk to Honorary Lawrence W. Pierce United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit), New York City, 1987-1988. Associate Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, 1988-1994, partner, since 1994.
Director, treasurer Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Member of American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York (civil rights committee 1989-1992, professional responsibility committee 1998—2001, federal courts committee since 2007), New York Bar Association, Federal Bar Council, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Corinne Ryan, Apr 7, 2001. Children: Mark R., Matthew S., Sarah.