1943
Born to Joseph and Adele (Holzschlag) Berkman in New York, NY.
1963
Achieves a Bachelor of Arts in physics from Barnard College; Marries Fredrick Simon on August 18.
1964
Earns a Master of Science in physics from the University of Pittsburgh; Is a supervisor of engineering at Chrysler Corp. until 1972.
1972
Is the education and professional manager of the Engineering Society of Detroit until 1978.
1978
Obtains a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Wayne State University.
1980
Achieves a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University; Is a solicitor at Arthur Robinson & Co. in Melbourne, Australia until 1981.
1981
Serves as a senior attorney at Ford Motor Co. until 1989.
1989
Is an associate general counsel at Sheller-Globe Corp. until 1990.
1991
Serves United Techs. Automotive Inc. as general counsel and vice president of planning until 1994.
1995
Serves United Techs. Automotive Inc. as vice president of business development and legal affairs until 1996.
1997
Is named International Woman of the Year for Business Development by a professional group in Detroit.
1997
Serves United Techs. Automotive Inc. as vice president of Asian business development until 1998.
1998
Becomes a consultant of international business development and continues in the role.
1999
Joins a private practice and continues in the role.
2021
Maintains affiliation with the Michigan Bar Association.