Ashley S.Jenkins
Associate
Labor & Employment
asjenkins@seyfarth.com
Ashley assists clients throughout the country on ADA requirements and creating compliance policies and training programs.
More About Ashley
Ashley is dedicated to assisting clients impacted by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and corollary state non-discrimination law in matters in both federal and state court, and in enforcement proceedings in front of government entities. She represents clients in single plaintiff and class actions in federal courts, as well as in government compliance investigations that may result in enforcement actions brought in federal court.
Ashley has successfully represented hotels, retailers, movie theaters, restaurants, institutions of higher learning, technology companies, health care providers, housing providers and public entities in disability access litigation in various federal and state courts across the country, as well as in enforcement proceedings. Ashley also advises clients throughout the country regarding ADA requirements and creating compliance policies and training programs to enable clients to avoid or respond to federal litigation.
Ashley has extensive experience defending and advising clients in state and federal litigation and Department of Justice investigations. Prior to joining Seyfarth, she worked in the Disability Rights Section of the DOJ, enforcing the very same law she now assists clients in defending. It provides a unique strategic advantage to many matters.
As part of Seyfarth’s ADA Title III & Public Access team, Ashley's entire practice is devoted to assisting clients who are defending lawsuits, federal and local investigations, and counseling those clients to avoid such lawsuits and investigations. Ashley has substantial experience defending and counseling clients on issues relating to architectural barriers, website accessibility, effective communication as well as service animals.
Ashley loves working alongside a team that is devoted to ADA Title III defense work. She has extensive knowledge and experience in this field that won't be found elsewhere. Her team is located across the country so that they can assist in any jurisdiction needed.
Ashley has successfully represented hotels, retailers, movie theaters, restaurants, institutions of higher learning, technology companies, health care providers, housing providers and public entities in disability access litigation in various federal and state courts across the country, as well as in enforcement proceedings. Ashley also advises clients throughout the country regarding ADA requirements and creating compliance policies and training programs to enable clients to avoid or respond to federal litigation.
Ashley has extensive experience defending and advising clients in state and federal litigation and Department of Justice investigations. Prior to joining Seyfarth, she worked in the Disability Rights Section of the DOJ, enforcing the very same law she now assists clients in defending. It provides a unique strategic advantage to many matters.
As part of Seyfarth’s ADA Title III & Public Access team, Ashley's entire practice is devoted to assisting clients who are defending lawsuits, federal and local investigations, and counseling those clients to avoid such lawsuits and investigations. Ashley has substantial experience defending and counseling clients on issues relating to architectural barriers, website accessibility, effective communication as well as service animals.
Ashley loves working alongside a team that is devoted to ADA Title III defense work. She has extensive knowledge and experience in this field that won't be found elsewhere. Her team is located across the country so that they can assist in any jurisdiction needed.
- JD, University of Buffalo School of Law
- BS, Gannon University
Academic Excellence Award
Business Excellence Award
University Honors Program
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
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"You couldn't have handled the case any better and you were great to work with!" —Client feedback
"Thank you very much for your hard work-this is an excellent result." —Client feedback
Ashley assists clients throughout the country on ADA requirements and creating compliance policies and training programs.
More About Ashley
Ashley is dedicated to assisting clients impacted by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and corollary state non-discrimination law in matters in both federal and state court, and in enforcement proceedings in front of government entities. She represents clients in single plaintiff and class actions in federal courts, as well as in government compliance investigations that may result in enforcement actions brought in federal court.
Ashley has successfully represented hotels, retailers, movie theaters, restaurants, institutions of higher learning, technology companies, health care providers, housing providers and public entities in disability access litigation in various federal and state courts across the country, as well as in enforcement proceedings. Ashley also advises clients throughout the country regarding ADA requirements and creating compliance policies and training programs to enable clients to avoid or respond to federal litigation.
Ashley has extensive experience defending and advising clients in state and federal litigation and Department of Justice investigations. Prior to joining Seyfarth, she worked in the Disability Rights Section of the DOJ, enforcing the very same law she now assists clients in defending. It provides a unique strategic advantage to many matters.
As part of Seyfarth’s ADA Title III & Public Access team, Ashley's entire practice is devoted to assisting clients who are defending lawsuits, federal and local investigations, and counseling those clients to avoid such lawsuits and investigations. Ashley has substantial experience defending and counseling clients on issues relating to architectural barriers, website accessibility, effective communication as well as service animals.
Ashley loves working alongside a team that is devoted to ADA Title III defense work. She has extensive knowledge and experience in this field that won't be found elsewhere. Her team is located across the country so that they can assist in any jurisdiction needed.
Ashley has successfully represented hotels, retailers, movie theaters, restaurants, institutions of higher learning, technology companies, health care providers, housing providers and public entities in disability access litigation in various federal and state courts across the country, as well as in enforcement proceedings. Ashley also advises clients throughout the country regarding ADA requirements and creating compliance policies and training programs to enable clients to avoid or respond to federal litigation.
Ashley has extensive experience defending and advising clients in state and federal litigation and Department of Justice investigations. Prior to joining Seyfarth, she worked in the Disability Rights Section of the DOJ, enforcing the very same law she now assists clients in defending. It provides a unique strategic advantage to many matters.
As part of Seyfarth’s ADA Title III & Public Access team, Ashley's entire practice is devoted to assisting clients who are defending lawsuits, federal and local investigations, and counseling those clients to avoid such lawsuits and investigations. Ashley has substantial experience defending and counseling clients on issues relating to architectural barriers, website accessibility, effective communication as well as service animals.
Ashley loves working alongside a team that is devoted to ADA Title III defense work. She has extensive knowledge and experience in this field that won't be found elsewhere. Her team is located across the country so that they can assist in any jurisdiction needed.
- JD, University of Buffalo School of Law
- BS, Gannon University
Academic Excellence Award
Business Excellence Award
University Honors Program
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
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Attorney Publication
10/15/2024
John Egan, Ashley Jenkins, Kristin Pendergrass, and Ingrid Manevitz Write on Lessons from NYC's Emotional Support Parrot Suit in Law360
-
Legal Update
Sep 16, 2024
“Polly Want A Windfall?”: U.S. Department of Justice Slams NYC Co-Op for Denying Three Emotional Support Parrots, Imposing $165,000 in Damages
- Co-Author, "Colorful Lessons From NYC's Emotional Support Parrot Suit," Law360 (October 15, 2024)
- Co-Author, ““Polly Want A Windfall?”: U.S. Department of Justice Slams NYC Co-Op for Denying Three Emotional Support Parrots, Imposing $165,000 in Damages,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 16, 2024)
- Co-Author, "“Dear Colleague” Letter from OCR and DOJ Puts Colleges and Universities on Notice of Renewed Focus on Website Accessibility," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, “Micro-Webinar Series - The Legal Landscape of Hospitality: Key Perspectives and Considerations Part 3: Adapting Standard Construction Forms for Use in Overseas Hospitality Operations,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 11, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “The Legal Landscape of Hospitality: Key Perspectives and Considerations Part 2: ADA Title III Implications for Hotel and Lodging Businesses ,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 21, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "ADA Title III Disability Access: Hot Issues and Litigation Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 16, 2022)
"You couldn't have handled the case any better and you were great to work with!" —Client feedback
"Thank you very much for your hard work-this is an excellent result." —Client feedback