Ashleigh Heffernan
About Ashleigh Heffernan
Ashleigh Heffernan is an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Chicago, Illinois. She has a background in law and political science, with previous roles at Redwood Trust, DISH Network, and the City and County of Denver.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Ashleigh Heffernan currently serves as an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. She began her role in 2023 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this position, she engages in various legal matters, contributing her expertise to the firm.
Previous Experience at Redwood Trust, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Ashleigh Heffernan worked as Associate General Counsel at Redwood Trust, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure in the Denver Metropolitan Area, she provided legal guidance and support within the organization.
Legal Career at DISH Network
Ashleigh Heffernan held multiple positions at DISH Network. She served as Associate Corporate Counsel from 2016 to 2018 and later as Corporate Counsel from 2018 to 2020. Her work in these roles took place in the Greater Denver Area, where she handled various corporate legal matters.
Education and Expertise
Ashleigh Heffernan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Tulane University, studying from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from 2012 to 2015.
Early Career and Internships
In the early stages of her career, Ashleigh Heffernan gained experience as a District B Intern at the New Orleans City Council in 2011. She also worked as a Law Clerk in the Speaker's Office at the Illinois House of Representatives from 2014 to 2015 and served as Assistant City Attorney/Fellow for the City and County of Denver from 2015 to 2016.