Simon O’Connell J.D. ’05 has been a district attorney with Contra Costa County for more than 11 years. He’s part of the Richmond Community Prosecutions Unit. He also serves on the District Attorney’s Association Board, representing the lawyers who have dedicated themselves to the citizens of Contra Costa County as career prosecutors. He was named Prosecutor of the Year by Contra Costa County for his work on the homicide team. His hobbies include snowboarding, surfing, and do-it-yourself projects.