AshleySmith
Associate
Litigation
ansmith@seyfarth.com
Ashley brings a passion for critical thinking, research, problem-solving, and collaboration to litigation.
More About Ashley
Ashley is a skilled associate with comprehensive experience in handling a diverse range of complex commercial disputes. Ashley’s practice spans multiple areas of commercial litigation, including tort litigation, trade secrets, real estate disputes, premises liability, sexual harassment, and post-conviction criminal matters.
With a strong focus on resolving high-stakes matters, Ashley has successfully represented clients in tort litigation, including cases involving personal injury and business-related claims. In the realm of trade secrets, Ashley assists clients in protecting their proprietary information and navigating disputes related to intellectual property theft or misappropriation. Her work in real estate disputes covers a broad spectrum, from contract disputes to property rights and development-related issues. Additionally, she has substantial experience in defending sexual harassment claims.
Ashley’s diverse practice area also includes representing individuals in post-conviction criminal matters, helping clients pursue appeals, sentence reductions, and other forms of post-conviction relief. Ashley successfully litigated two cases in front of the California Board of Parole Hearings, and both clients were released from prison after more than 25 years served.
Her ability to navigate complex legal challenges and her dedication to achieving positive outcomes for clients make Ashley a trusted advocate in all aspects of commercial litigation.
With a strong focus on resolving high-stakes matters, Ashley has successfully represented clients in tort litigation, including cases involving personal injury and business-related claims. In the realm of trade secrets, Ashley assists clients in protecting their proprietary information and navigating disputes related to intellectual property theft or misappropriation. Her work in real estate disputes covers a broad spectrum, from contract disputes to property rights and development-related issues. Additionally, she has substantial experience in defending sexual harassment claims.
Ashley’s diverse practice area also includes representing individuals in post-conviction criminal matters, helping clients pursue appeals, sentence reductions, and other forms of post-conviction relief. Ashley successfully litigated two cases in front of the California Board of Parole Hearings, and both clients were released from prison after more than 25 years served.
Her ability to navigate complex legal challenges and her dedication to achieving positive outcomes for clients make Ashley a trusted advocate in all aspects of commercial litigation.
- JD, University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Hale Honors Moot Court
USC Post-Conviction Justice Clinic - BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dean’s list
Illinois Mock Trial Team
- California
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Apr 27, 2022
Seyfarth Trade Secrets Team Assists with Editing and Authoring New Trade Secrets Treatise
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Apr 15, 2022
Robert Milligan, Puya Partow-Navid, Joshua Salinas, and Ashley Smith authored and edited multiple chapters in Trade Secret Litigation and Protection: A Practical Guide to the DTSA and CUTSA
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Legal Update
Apr 11, 2022
Federal Court Addresses Central Bank Immunity and Authority to Waive Under Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
- Panelist, "Racial Injustice in the Criminal Justice System," Webinar, presented by University of Southern California Gould School of Law (November 6, 2020)
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Ashley brings a passion for critical thinking, research, problem-solving, and collaboration to litigation.
More About Ashley
Ashley is a skilled associate with comprehensive experience in handling a diverse range of complex commercial disputes. Ashley’s practice spans multiple areas of commercial litigation, including tort litigation, trade secrets, real estate disputes, premises liability, sexual harassment, and post-conviction criminal matters.
With a strong focus on resolving high-stakes matters, Ashley has successfully represented clients in tort litigation, including cases involving personal injury and business-related claims. In the realm of trade secrets, Ashley assists clients in protecting their proprietary information and navigating disputes related to intellectual property theft or misappropriation. Her work in real estate disputes covers a broad spectrum, from contract disputes to property rights and development-related issues. Additionally, she has substantial experience in defending sexual harassment claims.
Ashley’s diverse practice area also includes representing individuals in post-conviction criminal matters, helping clients pursue appeals, sentence reductions, and other forms of post-conviction relief. Ashley successfully litigated two cases in front of the California Board of Parole Hearings, and both clients were released from prison after more than 25 years served.
Her ability to navigate complex legal challenges and her dedication to achieving positive outcomes for clients make Ashley a trusted advocate in all aspects of commercial litigation.
With a strong focus on resolving high-stakes matters, Ashley has successfully represented clients in tort litigation, including cases involving personal injury and business-related claims. In the realm of trade secrets, Ashley assists clients in protecting their proprietary information and navigating disputes related to intellectual property theft or misappropriation. Her work in real estate disputes covers a broad spectrum, from contract disputes to property rights and development-related issues. Additionally, she has substantial experience in defending sexual harassment claims.
Ashley’s diverse practice area also includes representing individuals in post-conviction criminal matters, helping clients pursue appeals, sentence reductions, and other forms of post-conviction relief. Ashley successfully litigated two cases in front of the California Board of Parole Hearings, and both clients were released from prison after more than 25 years served.
Her ability to navigate complex legal challenges and her dedication to achieving positive outcomes for clients make Ashley a trusted advocate in all aspects of commercial litigation.
- JD, University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Hale Honors Moot Court
USC Post-Conviction Justice Clinic - BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dean’s list
Illinois Mock Trial Team
- California
Related Services
Related Key Industries
Related News & Insights
-
Blog Post
Apr 27, 2022
Seyfarth Trade Secrets Team Assists with Editing and Authoring New Trade Secrets Treatise
-
Attorney Publication
Apr 15, 2022
Robert Milligan, Puya Partow-Navid, Joshua Salinas, and Ashley Smith authored and edited multiple chapters in Trade Secret Litigation and Protection: A Practical Guide to the DTSA and CUTSA
-
Legal Update
Apr 11, 2022
Federal Court Addresses Central Bank Immunity and Authority to Waive Under Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
- Panelist, "Racial Injustice in the Criminal Justice System," Webinar, presented by University of Southern California Gould School of Law (November 6, 2020)
- USC Post-Conviction Justice Clinic
- Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles