Jill Simeone

Jill Simeone is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, specializing in the Business and Society Program. She joined Stern in 2024, focusing on teaching law, business ethics, and leadership. Her affiliations include board membership at Bakkt, Inc., and trustee roles at Brooklyn Friends School. Previously, she served as Chief Legal Officer at Etsy, Inc., driving strategic growth and ESG reporting integration post-IPO.

• Education: AB in American History & Literature (Harvard College), JD (UC Law School, San Francisco), Fulbright Scholar in International Business & Law (Mexico)

Research interests span micro-entrepreneurship's role in social change, corporate diversity program design, tech regulation, and IPO governance. She pioneered Etsy's DEI initiatives, achieving 188% growth in BIPOC leadership and 50% gender parity across roles. Recognized for legal excellence, she transitioned from Manhattan DA's Office (sex crimes prosecution) to corporate leadership, advising tech firms on IPO readiness and governance.

• Awards: 2022 Brooklyn Legal Services Champion of Justice Award, HRC 100% Corporate Equality Index (Etsy)

Advising focuses on executive coaching and crisis management. She advocates for integrated corporate reporting frameworks and equitable workplace practices, merging legal expertise with strategic business leadership.