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Overview

With more than a decade of experience in healthcare regulatory, compliance, and litigation, Ashley represents clients in a wide array of medical staff matters, peer and professional review activities, and regulatory enforcement proceedings.

Ashley's primary practice focuses on representing physicians, physician groups, hospitals, and health systems in navigating complex medical staff issues, peer review proceedings, credentialing matters, and regulatory controversies. She has first chaired more than 20 trials to verdict in state and federal courts and routinely defends healthcare clients in administrative proceedings before state and federal enforcement agencies. In addition, Ashley assists with developing and revising medical staff bylaws, policies, and procedures, and regularly advises healthcare clients on operational strategies, contract issues, and risk management. Her litigation background and experience on both the physician and facility sides provide her with unique insight for comprehensive assessment and solution-oriented approaches to complicated healthcare questions.

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Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
    • Commercial Litigation, 2023-2025
    • Health Care Law, 2021-2025

Education

  • J.D., New York Law School
  • B.A., University of Texas at Austin
    • English Language & Literature

Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • Austin Bar Association, Health Law Section ​​​​​
  • Federal Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • State Bar of Texas, Administrative and Public Law, Health Law, and Litigation Sections
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
Outside the Office

The daughter of a horse breeder, Ashley grew up around horses and could ride almost before she could walk.

She never fully kicked the habit and continues to ride Hunter/Jumpers in central Texas. When she’s not working or riding, you can find Ashley running, reading or pug taming.

Community Leadership

Ashley plays an active role in preserving Austin’s natural attractions.

She serves on the Board of Directors of Friends of Barton Springs Pool, an organization dedicated to restoring and beautifying Austin’s natural-bottomed, spring-fed swimming pool. She is also a dedicated member of The Trail Foundation, which protects the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, one of the city’s most popular recreation areas.