Practice Expertise

  • Aviation Litigation
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction and Engineering Litigation

Areas of Practice

  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Aviation Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction and Engineering Litigation
  • Discovery and E-Discovery
  • Energy
  • Energy and Environmental Litigation
  • Energy Litigation
  • Energy Transition
  • Environmental
  • International Arbitration and Transnational ...
  • Land Use
  • Litigation
  • Oil & Gas Disputes
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement
  • View More

Profile

Ashley is a trial lawyer who handles high-stakes and complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on internet liability, technology, oil and gas, construction, aviation, business ownership, and trade secret disputes. Known for her efficient litigation management and strategy skills, Ashley advises and represents clients in all stages of litigation in state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution settings. She excels in handling pre-suit matters, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals.

Ashley’s cases frequently involve claims for emergency and injunctive relief and attract media attention, including coverage in The New York TimesThe Wall Street Journal, and Houston Chronicle. She tackles cutting-edge legal issues of first impression in Texas, particularly with respect to internet and technology disputes. Ashley counsels clients in their most challenging, complex, and significant matters, with a focus on obtaining stellar results in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Ashley represents clients in a broad range of industries, including the technology, energy, oil and gas, chemical, construction, aviation, investment, and manufacturing industries. She has successfully tried numerous jury trials and served as a municipal court prosecutor in the City of Houston's Volunteer Prosecutor Program.

Since 2021, Ashley has been recognized as One to Watch by the Best Lawyers in America in commercial litigation, energy law, and construction law.

Bar Admissions

    Education
    JD, University of Houston Law Center, cum laude, Order of the Barons, Head Articles Editor, Houston Journal of International Law, 2013

    BS, Journalism, Northwestern University, 2010

    Areas of Practice

    • Arbitration and Mediation
    • Aviation Litigation
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction and Engineering Litigation
    • Discovery and E-Discovery
    • Energy
    • Energy and Environmental Litigation
    • Energy Litigation
    • Energy Transition
    • Environmental
    • International Arbitration and Transnational Litigation
    • Land Use
    • Litigation
    • Oil & Gas Disputes
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement

    Professional Career



    Articles

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    Blogs

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