Ashley (Hobson) Howard
About Ashley (Hobson) Howard
Ashley (Hobson) Howard serves as Commercial & Employment Counsel at The Siegfried Group, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse legal background, she has held various positions including General Counsel at Miles Technologies and has experience in cybersecurity and data privacy compliance.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Ashley Howard serves as Commercial & Employment Counsel at The Siegfried Group since 2022. In this role, she provides legal guidance on commercial and employment matters, leveraging her extensive background in law to support the organization's objectives. Her responsibilities include advising on compliance issues, contract negotiations, and employment policies, ensuring that the company adheres to relevant legal standards.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Ashley Howard held the role of General Counsel at Miles Technologies from 2020 to 2022. She also worked as an Associate at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP for nine months in 2020 and at Litchfield Cavo LLP for two years from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Superior Court of New Jersey from 2017 to 2018, gaining valuable insights into the judicial process.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Howard earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Sociology from Saint Joseph's University, completed in 2014. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity and data privacy compliance, with a focus on HIPAA compliance.
Advocacy and Volunteerism
Ashley Howard is an advocate for diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. She actively participates in volunteer initiatives that promote these values, contributing her time and expertise to support various community efforts. Her commitment to social responsibility reflects her dedication to fostering an inclusive environment both in and out of the workplace.
Internship Experience
Ashley Howard has gained diverse experience through several internships early in her career. She interned at Montgomery County, PA in 2014, Audrey Allen Immigration Law, LLC in 2016, and Greenblatt, Pierce, Engle, Funt & Flores LLC in 2011. These internships provided her with practical legal experience and exposure to different areas of law, shaping her professional development.