Biography
Ashley guides her clients through all aspects of litigation. Whether it be advocating for her clients’ interests or negotiating successful resolutions, Ashley is there every step of the way.
As an associate in Verrill’s litigation group, Ashley litigates and advises clients in a variety of commercial disputes. Utilizing her prior experience as a judicial clerk and a commercial litigator, Ashley works to achieve successful outcomes that align with her clients’ goals.
Prior to joining Verrill, Ashley practiced as a commercial litigator in Arizona where she represented corporations and individuals in a wide variety of matters, including real estate litigation, contract disputes, and administrative proceedings. Ashley also spent two years clerking at the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One for the Honorable Samuel A. Thumma and the Honorable Cynthia J. Bailey.
Ashley graduated law school with a litigation certificate following completion of a rigorous, two-year academic program specializing in trial advocacy. During her second year of law school, Ashley served as judicial intern to the Honorable David W. McKeague of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
As a recent transplant to Connecticut, Ashley spends her time out of the office exploring Connecticut with her husband and two children.
Services/Industries
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law (J.D.)
- Magna Cum Laude
- Managing Editor, International Law Review
- Student Clinician, Civil Rights Clinic
- Mock Trial, Board of Advocates
- Geoffery Fieger Trial Practice Institute
- Excellence in Oral Advocacy Scholarship Recipient
- Arizona State University (B.S.)
Bar Admissions
Memberships
State Bar of Arizona
Connecticut Bar Association
Honors
Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2024 in Business Litigation
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Clerkships
The Honorable Samuel A. Thumma, Arizona Court of Appeals Division One, 2019-2020
The Honorable Cynthia J. Bailey, Arizona Court of Appeals Division One, 2020-2021
Court and Other Admissions
- District of Arizona