ASHLEY L. HUGHES

**** **** **** ****, *********, Georgia 30620 • 678-***-**** • acfvkw@r.postjobfree.com

Admitted to State Bar of Georgia, Reg. Number: 332148

Ballard Spahr LLP, Atlanta, Georgia

EXPERIENCE May 2012-Current

Law Clerk: Assist in representing clients in wide variety of transactional and litigation matters,

including securities defense, breach of contract actions, Lanham Act claims, garnishment and

interpleader actions, commercial real estate closings, materialman’s liens/bonds, IP/patent litigation,

and pro bono matters. Relevant experience includes:

Compiling and drafting pleadings and written discovery.

Researching and drafting motions for contempt, to compel discovery, and summary judgment.

Drafting correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and regulatory bodies.

Preparing for and attending client testimony, hearings, and arbitrations.

Analyzing legal issues and evaluating data for federal securities litigation defense (Securities

and Exchange Commission, “SEC”), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and

Certified Financial Planner Board (“CFP”) inquiries, and state notice filing requirements.

Defending medical device manufacturer against breach of distribution agreement claims;

selecting of panel of arbitrators, reviewing of discovery documents, and attending arbitration.

Researching and drafting firm-wide e-discovery guidelines for the collection of messaging data

and the use predictive coding (computer assisted review).

Preparing and compiling Information Disclosure Statement (“IDS”) manual, drafting and filing

patent assignments, maintaining IDS actions due docket for patent prosecution practice,

preparing and filing IDS documents to United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Representing victims of domestic violence, facilitating court hearings, preparing witnesses, and

securing protective orders through Atlanta Legal Aid. Representing clients in custody and

legitimation disputes, drafting and filing answers and motions to enforce parenting plans, and

carrying out mediation through the Ballard Spahr Pro Bono Program.

National Bus Sales & Leasing, Inc., Marietta, Georgia August 2004-April 2012

Sales Coordinator: Drafted and executed company-wide business manual for national commercial bus

dealer. Oversaw processing of fleet and transit vehicle title and registration documents. Assisted with

coordination of transportation contract bids. Analyzed financial statements/payments and floor plan.

Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia

EDUCATION

J.D. (GPA: 84.9/99.0) May 2013

Honors & Competitions:

CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Patent Law & Litigation

Competitor, ABA Regional Negotiation Competition in Hamden, CT

Competitor, ABA Regional Arbitration Competition in Jackson, MS

Team Winner, Intraschool Negotiation and Arbitration Competition

Finalist, Intraschool Client Counseling Competition

Presiding Judge, Undergraduate Mock Trial, Ramblin’ Wreck Tournament at GA Tech (2011, 2014)

Organizations:

President, Environmental Law Society

Vice President, Mercer Technology and Intellectual Property Law Society

Representative, Mercer Advocacy Council

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia

B.S., cum laude, Political Science (GPA: 3.66/4.00) May 2010

B.S., Biology December 2008

Honors & Competitions:

Dean’s List: 2009, 2010

Mock Trial, Team Leader & Attorney

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

American Bar Association

SKILLS/INTERESTS

Proficient in use of Relativity and FileSite (Workcite)

Cooking, playing GO Kickball, watching college football and reading

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