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Caroline Simmons

Caroline Simmons is a licensed attorney who has been with McMahan Winstead & Richardson since 2012. She began her career in politics in 2008 working on a successful, closely-contested state senate campaign, and she has since built a reputation for guiding legislation skillfully across an exceptionally broad range of clients.

Caroline earned her B.A. in Political Science from Sewanee: The University of the South and her J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she represented low-income clients in the Wills and Estates Clinic. She brings legal precision, strategic insight, and a practical, results-oriented approach to every client engagement. Over the course of her career, Caroline has earned a reputation as a trusted and effective advocate who understands both the legislative process and the relationships that drive it. Her ability to navigate complex issues, build strong working relationships, and achieve meaningful results has made her a valuable partner to clients across Tennessee.

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