PR 26-0264 — Commission on Human Rights Sim Singh Attariwala Confirmation Resolution of 2025

▪ Delivered briefings tofederal agencies and Congress,and testified before the U.S.House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee on discriminatory profiling.

▪ Authored federal register comments, congressional statements, policy briefs, and advocacy letters;

served as a spokesperson on panels and cited in over 100 local, national, and international media publications.

▪ Advised DHS and DOJ on public-facing security products for community accessibility to protect houses of worship to enhance infrastructure security and developed operational security guidance for the Sikh American community impacted by hate.

▪ Successes include organizing the White House United We Stand Summit, consulting on the development of the National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, the Allied Against Hate:

A Toolkit for Faith Communities, and co-developing landmark federal legislation signed into law, including the COVID-19 SIM J.

SINGH ATTARIWALA CURRICULUM VITAE - PAGE 2 Hate Crimes Act, Khalid Jabara-Heather Heyer NO HATE Act, and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022.

Facebook | Washington, D.C.

Public Policy Associate Extern, Global Policy Development | Oct.

2015 – May 2016 ▪ Conducted policy analysis and research to initiate cohesive global strategies on free speech, encryption, immigration, cross-border data trade, advertising, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce.

▪ Researchedandadvised on U.S.congressionalrelations strategies to address policyon backdoor encryption and social media liability protections under 47 U.S.C.

§230.

▪ Coordinated with internal teams and external policy consultants to shape and refine Facebook’s services and policies.

▪ Interacted with industry associations and civil society partners, provided C-Suite board memorandum edits, and briefing memorandums for senior leadership.

Georgetown University Law Center | Washington, D.C.

Graduate Research Assistant, Professor Tanina Rostain | May 2015 – Jan.

2016 ▪ Collaborated with the Office of Access to Justice at the U.S.

Department of Justice and Littler Mendelson P.C.

to develop an award-winning expert system application, utilizing human-centered design to assist the public in understanding their legal obligations and rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

▪ Drafted and revised curriculum to teach law students at Georgetown University and the University of Melbourne to architect and code online expert systems and applications.

U.S.

Chamber of Commerce, U.S.-India Business Council | Washington, DC Legal Services & Life Sciences Policy Intern | Jun.

2014 – Nov.

2014 ▪ Created advocacy articles for publication in India on U.S.

business interests in collaboration with a 15- person department.

▪ Conducted legal research on India’s intellectual property regime, TRIPS, and other WTO agreements.

▪ Drafted federal register comments to the U.S.

Trade Representative and participated in trade negotiation strategy meetings for the U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group.

▪ ConsultedonspeakingagendasofseniorleadershipandattendedmeetingswiththePrimeMinister ofIndia, dignitaries, and U.S.

Congressional members.

REFERENCES Melissa Rogers, Executive Director The White House, Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships ▪ Matt Klapper, Chief of Staff U.S.

Department of Justice ▪ Saeed Mody, Deputy Associate Attorney General U.S.

Department of Justice ▪ Moreinformation is available at Attariwala.com SIM J.

SINGH ATTARIWALA CURRICULUM VITAE - PAGE 3 APPOINTMENTS U.S.

Department of Transportation | Washington, D.C.

Commissioner, Subcommittee on Discrimination, Aviation Consumer Protection | 2023 - 2024 ▪ Served in working groups with national stakeholders, including airlines, airports, and civil rights organizations, to develop recommendations for the Department’s efforts to reduce aviation discrimination.

Aspen Institute Religion & Society Program | Washington, D.C.

Powering Pluralism Network:

Dismantling Hate & Extremism Cohort Member | 2023 ▪ Selected as a member of a prestigious cohort of experts, including professionals across government, academia, and civil society, dedicated to combating hate and extremism to collaborate and contribute to publishing a comprehensive report focused on restorative justice practices in response to hate crimes.

International Association of Chiefs of Police | Washington, D.C.

Trust Advisory Board Member | 2017 - 2018 ▪ Provided recommendations to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to develop the 'Action Agenda for Enhancing the Response to Hate Crimes' for improving national responses.

ReThink Media 8.5 Million Spokespeople |Washington, D.C.

Spokesperson Member | 2018 - Current ▪ Represented the initiative in media engagements, contributing to a 498% increase in Muslim, Arab, and South Asian voiceshare to foster a more inclusive media narrative with training and public appearances.

PUBLICATIONS Harvard John F.

Kennedy School of Government | Asian American Policy Review Combating Employment Discrimination Against Sikhs and Others:

Religious Rights, Personal Protective Equipment, and the COVID-19 Pandemic | May 19, 2022 ▪ Co-authored a publication on religious discrimination after COVID-19, focusing on religious rights, personal protective equipment, and workplace safety.

CERTIFICATIONS District of Columbia Bar | Member Florida Bar | Member Florida Supreme Court | Qualified Arbitrator U.S.

Department of Justice, Community Relations Service | Cultural Trainer MEMBERSHIPS Sikh National Bar Association | Member National Asian Pacific American Bar Association | Member South Asian Bar Association | Member Truman National Security Project Fellow | Political Partner EDUCATION Georgetown University Law Center | Washington, D.C.

Master of Laws (LL.M), International Business & Economic Law Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center |Fort Lauderdale, FL Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Florida International University | Miami, FL Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Information Systems Moreinformation is available at Attariwala.com SIM J.

SINGH ATTARIWALA CURRICULUM VITAE - PAGE 4 SELECT SPEAKING APPEARANCES ▪ U.S.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Closing plenary speaker on “Federal Approach to Hate Crimes” | Sept.

24, 2024 ▪ The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Panelist on “Community Policy Briefing” | May 27, 2021 ▪ Center for American Progress Panelist on “A Blueprint for Ending White Supremacist Violence” | Apr.

16, 2021 ▪ United States House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security Testifying witness on “Perspectives on TSA’s Policies to Prevent Unlawful Profiling” | Jun.

4, 2019 ▪ American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section Panelist on “The Ongoing Challenge of Preventing and Addressing Hate Violence” | Nov.

3, 2017 SELECT MEDIA APPEARANCES ▪ U.S.

Department of Homeland Security | Press Release DHS Releases Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities | Dec.

6, 2023 ▪ Religion News Service | Op-Ed If India and the US really share values, Biden must call out Modi | Jun.

23, 2023 ▪ Daily KOS | Print Interview Border officials issue interim guidance following religious freedom abuses against Sikh migrants | Sep.

20, 2022 ▪ CBS News | Print Interview A decade after the Oak Creek shooting, Sikh community members and experts push for improved policy and resources | Aug.

6, 2022 ▪ Axios | Print Interview Attacks rise on houses of worship | Oct.

26, 2021 ▪ PBS News Hour | Print Interview Sikh Americans push for greater visibility, awareness against years of hate crimes, misunderstanding | Oct.

11, 2021 ▪ Times of India | Print Interview Houston post office named after Indian-American Sikh cop killed on duty | Oct.

6, 2021 ▪ The New Statesman | Print Interview How the war on terror changed America | Sep.

9, 2021 ▪ The Hill | Op-Ed years after its passage, there's a lot we can do to build on the Hate Crimes Prevention Act | Oct.

21, ▪ The New York Times | Print Interview Hate Crimes Increase for the Third Consecutive Year, F.B.I.

Reports | Nov.

13, 2018 ▪ CNN | Print Interview Two radio hosts suspended after they refer to America’s first Sikh attorney general as ‘turban man’ | Jul.

31, 2018 ▪ Tribune India | Media Reporting Sikh solider who fought racial US laws | Feb.

26, 2018 ▪ India West | Media Reporting DHS Urges Sikhs to Be ‘First Preventers’ Against Hate Attacks at Gurdwaras | Dec.

28, 2017 ▪ NPR | Radio Interview FBI Data Shows The Number of Hate Crimes Are Rising | Nov.

13, 201 Moreinformation is available at Attariwala.com Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments John A.

Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004 Sim Singh Attariwala Mr.

Sim Singh Attariwala is the Director of the Anti-Hate Program at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), where he leads national advocacy efforts to address and prevent hate-based violence and discrimination.Inthisrole,hedevelopsandimplementspolicyinitiatives, strengthens community response mechanisms, advances public education and training efforts, and works to enhance protections for historically targeted communities, particularly in response to anti-Asian hate.

A civil rights advocate, policy expert, and attorney, Mr.

Attariwala has extensive experience in combating hate, advancing racial and religious equity, and shaping public policy.

Prior to joining (AAJC), he served as the Director of the U.S.

Department of Justice’s Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, where he worked in coordination with the White House and other federal agency centers to expand access to justice, combat hate crimes, and address religious discrimination.

His work fostered collaboration between the federal government and faith-based, secular, and community organizations to advance equity, grant funding, and strengthen crisis response for communities facing violence and discrimination.

He also contributed to the National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate, ensuring that federal efforts addressed systemic discrimination and targeted violence against these communities.

His leadership in these areas helped shape federal initiatives that provided critical resources and policy guidance to communities and stakeholders nationwide.

A Ward 1 resident, Mr.

Attariwala earned his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Studies from Florida International University, his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, and his Master of Laws from Georgetown University.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor To:

Kimberly A.

Bassett, Steve Walker From:

Betsy Cavendish Date:

May 21, 2025 Subject:

Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Sim Singh Attariwala as a member of the Commission on Human Rights This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and found it to be legally unobjectionable.

If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.

______________________________ Elizabeth Cavendish ______________________________________________________________________________ The John A.

Wilson Bu• 1350 Pennsylvania Avenu•, Suite 300 Washington, D.C.

2• Office (202) 724-7681