Ashley Nakai focuses on litigation and dispute resolution in the trial and appellate courts. Her experience includes drafting briefs and motions, including demurrers as well as conducting complex research to assist with trial preparation, and researching and drafting appellate briefs and submissions. Prior to joining the firm, Ashley worked as a press aide for the Office of Attorney General Kamala Harris, as well as on policy matters for the now Vice President's previous Senate campaign. Most recently, she worked at the Public Rights Project in Oakland.

Bar Admissions

• California

Education
J.D., Stanford Law School (2021)
B.A., Stanford University (2014)

"How Requests for Publication of Appellate Opinions Can Help Shape Your Industry," Appellate Insight (August 2022)
"Appellate Court Issues Groundbreaking COVID Insurance Coverage Opinion in Favor of Policyholders," Appellate Insight (July 2022)
"California’s AB 45 Opens the Door to Manufacture and Sale of Industrial Hemp Products," Food and Beverage Law Alert (November 2021)

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