Summary

Ashley focuses her practice on representing clients in all aspects of municipal law. She has a substantial background in handling land use and zoning, real estate, and general civil litigation matters. She advises her clients concerning development and public-private partnerships, municipal utility and telecommunications, construction project management and bid processes, code enforcement litigation, public safety discipline, investigations, §1983 litigation and public safety risk management, police and fire union contract negotiation, public law contract negotiation, and municipal employment law.

 

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2024 – 2026), Land Use and Zoning Law (2026)

  • Graduate, Hamilton County Leadership Academy (2015)

  • Winner, Indy’s Best and Brightest Awards, Government Category (2016)

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Education

  • Valparaiso University School of Law (2006)
  • Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame (2004)

Admissions

  • State - Indiana
  • Federal - Indiana Northern District Court
  • Federal - Indiana Southern District Court

Professional Affiliations

  • Accelerate Indiana Municipalities

    Member
    Past Member, Senate Bill 213 Working Group (2017-2018)

  • Hamilton County Bar Association

    Member

  • Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association

    Member, Litigation Committee (2018-present)
    Member, Utilities Committee (2018-present)

  • International Municipal Lawyers Association

    Indiana State Chair
    Past Co-Chair, Code Enforcement Section (2017-2021)

  • Indiana State Bar Association

    Member, Government Practice Section (2012-present)

    Past President (2014-2015)
    Past Secretary (2012-2014)

Community Involvement

  • Carmel Rotary Club

    Member (2012-present)
    Past Member, Social Committee (2013)
    Past Fundraising Event Chairman, Summer Gazebo Concert Series (2013)

  • Carmel Youth Assistance Program (CYAP)

    Events Committee (2016-present)

  • Indy's Best & Brightest

    Awards Ceremony Co-Chair/Emcee (2021)

  • The Center for the Performing Arts - Carmel, Indiana

    Past Member, Board of Directors (2015-2019)
    Past Member, Development and Programming Committee (2015-2019)
    Past Member, “The Scene” – Leadership Council (2013-2019)

    Past President (2015-2019)
    Event Chairman (2013-2015)

  • Carmel Cable and Telecommunications Commission

    Ex-Officio Member (2012-2020)

  • Carmel Police Merit Board

    Ex-Officio Member (2013-2017)

  • Indiana Republican State Convention

    Delegate (2016)

  • U.S. Conference of Mayors

    Volunteer Ambassador (2016)