Ashley Vandevender
About Ashley Vandevender
Ashley Vandevender serves as an Associate in the Finance Practice Group at King & Spalding, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in law, having analyzed death penalty cases and participated in pro bono work, and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University.
Current Position at King & Spalding
Ashley Vandevender currently serves as an Associate in the Finance Practice Group at King & Spalding, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she engages in various legal matters related to finance, contributing her expertise to the firm's operations in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Previous Experience at King & Spalding
Prior to her current role, Ashley Vandevender worked as a Summer Associate at King & Spalding in 2013 for two months. This experience provided her with foundational insights into the legal industry and the firm's practices.
Education and Legal Training
Ashley Vandevender studied at Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, graduating magna cum laude in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from Maryville College, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2011.
Judicial Law Clerk Experience
Ashley served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the United States District Court from 2014 to 2016 in the Macon, Georgia Area. In this capacity, she assisted in legal research and drafting opinions, gaining valuable experience in the judicial process.
Pro Bono Work and Advocacy
Ashley Vandevender has been actively involved in pro bono work with the Georgia Justice Project, where she represented individuals in criminal record restriction cases. Additionally, she participated in a class action lawsuit against ICE, focusing on the treatment of detainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.