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Areas of Practice

  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Aviation
  • Climate Change
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction and Engineering Litigation
  • Discovery and E-Discovery
  • Energy
  • Energy Litigation
  • Energy Transition
  • Environmental
  • International Arbitration and Transnational ...
  • Land Use
  • Litigation
  • Lone Star Governance
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement
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Profile

Ashley is a trial lawyer who handles high-stakes and complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on oil and gas, internet liability, technology, construction, products liability, aviation, business ownership, and trade secret disputes. With well-developed, efficient litigation management and strategy skills, Ashley advises and represents clients in a range of industries-including the technology, energy, oil and gas, chemical, construction, aviation, investment, and manufacturing industries-in all stages of litigation in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution settings. She has valuable experience in handling pre-suit matters, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals.

Ashley counsels clients in particularly challenging, complex, and significant matters, with a focus on obtaining results. Her cases frequently involve claims for emergency and injunctive relief and attract media attention, including coverage in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Houston Chronicle. She has tackled cutting-edge legal issues of first impression in Texas and across the nation, particularly with respect to internet and technology disputes and climate change litigation. Since 2021, The Best Lawyers in America has recognized her as One to Watch in commercial litigation, energy law, and construction law. In 2025, Benchmark Litigation named Ashley on its "40 & Under List."

In addition to her work for the firm, Ashley has served as a municipal court prosecutor in the City of Houston's Volunteer Prosecutor Program.

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
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Aviation
    • Climate Change
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction and Engineering Litigation
    • Discovery and E-Discovery
    • Energy
    • Energy Litigation
    • Energy Transition
    • Environmental
    • International Arbitration and Transnational Litigation
    • Land Use
    • Litigation
    • Lone Star Governance
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement

    Blogs

    Hunton Immigration and Nationality Law

    The Hunton & Williams LLP Immigration practice, part of the firm's Labor and Employment Team, is concentrated in two major areas. First our work involves advising American and foreign businesses about obtaining the most appropriate temporary and permanent work visas for executives, professionals, and other skilled foreign workers. Careful planning and documentation are necessary to ensure the greatest chance of success. We also represent our clients in any negotiations or administrative...

    Privacy and Information Security Law Blog

    Global privacy and cybersecurity law updates and analysis. Computerworld magazine has named Hunton & Williams the top firm for privacy for the fourth consecutive year based on a survey of more than 4,000 corporate privacy professionals. In addition, Chambers and Partners rated Hunton & Williams the top Privacy and Data Security practice in its Chambers Global, Chambers USA and Chambers UK guides, noting that the firm "is highly regarded for the strength of its excellent team."

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