Ashley represents clients in commercial litigation and employment law in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies. She focuses on understanding her clients’ business and objectives, using creativity, research skills, and attention to detail to address complex legal problems. Ashley is committed to developing aggressive and cost-effective strategies to achieve her clients’ goals.
Education
- Howard University School of Law, J.D., 2017
- University of Virginia, B.A., 2011, Foreign Affairs, Minor in Spanish
Early Experience
While in law school, Ashley:
- Served as a student attorney in Howard University School of Law’s Fair Housing Clinic and Investor Justice and Education Clinic
- Worked as a summer associate with Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
- Interned with the District of Columbia Housing Authority
- Served as a Henry Ramsey Dean’s Fellow
- Served as Problems and Briefs Co-Chair for the Charles Hamilton Houston National Moot Court Team
- Served as President of the Howard Public Interest Law Society, overseeing the annual auction to fund student public interest fellowships
Prior to joining Buchanan, Ashley worked as:
- A law clerk at a firm in Kenner, Louisiana
- A judicial law clerk to the Honorable Karen Wells Roby, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Practice Focus
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
- State and Federal Court Representation
- Administrative Agency Matters
Awards
- Named Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in D.C. and Virginia by The National Black Lawyers
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia (pending)
Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar
- Old Dominion Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Civic & Charitable Activities
- Volunteer, Northside Outreach Center
Personal Interests
Ashley enjoys traveling, singing, dancing, and spending time with loved ones. She is an avid football fan and cheers for her ‘Hoos and Steelers. She also volunteers with her law school moot court team by grading briefs, mooting team members, or serving as a judge for competitions.
