Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis
About Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis
Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis serves as In-House Counsel at Travelers in Hartford, Connecticut, and has a diverse background in law, including experience as an Associate Attorney at Robinson+Cole and previous firms. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law and has actively participated in various legal organizations during her studies.
Work at Travelers
Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis has been serving as In-House Counsel at Travelers since 2023. In this role, she is involved in legal matters pertinent to the company's operations. Prior to her current position, she gained experience at Travelers as a Law Clerk in the Law Office of Cynthia M. Garraty from 2017 to 2018 and as a Summer Associate in 2017. Her time at Travelers has contributed to her understanding of the insurance industry and legal practices within a Fortune 100 company.
Education and Expertise
Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she studied American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence from 2016 to 2019. During her time in law school, she served as President and Skills Development Chair for the Negotiation Dispute Resolution Society and was an active member of the Connecticut Moot Court Board. She also participated in the Mediation Clinic, mediating live employment discrimination cases before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO).
Background
Before her current role at Travelers, Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis worked at several law firms. She was an Associate Attorney at Robinson+Cole from 2022 and at McCarter & English, LLP from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as an Associate Attorney at Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. from 2019 to 2021 and worked as a Law Clerk at the same firm from 2018 to 2019. Her early legal experience includes a position as a Legal Extern at Wiggin and Dana LLP in 2018.
Professional Experience
Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis has accumulated a diverse range of legal experience throughout her career. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Summer Associate and Law Clerk at Travelers, and as an Associate Attorney at multiple law firms. This trajectory has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of legal practices and client representation in the insurance sector and private practice.
Legal Skills and Involvement
Throughout her academic and professional career, Ashley D. Mc Williams Davis has developed strong legal skills. Her involvement in the Negotiation Dispute Resolution Society and the Connecticut Moot Court Board during law school reflects her commitment to honing her negotiation and advocacy skills. Additionally, her participation in the Mediation Clinic demonstrates her practical experience in resolving disputes, particularly in employment discrimination cases.