Ashley Humphries defends physicians, hospitals and other health care providers against high-exposure, complex medical malpractice claims. She is involved in all stages of litigation, including drafting and orally arguing motions, conducting discovery, performing legal research and lawsuit evaluations, and representing the firm's clients in court appearances. Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Ashley was an associate at an insurance defense firm where she represented clients in nursing home, labor and employment, and general liability disputes.
While attending law school, Ashley participated in the Immigration Clinic, where she successfully defended clients seeking asylum. Ashley also clerked for the Honorable Anne E. Lazarus, Superior Court of Pennsylvania. While in Florida, Ashley worked on numerous pro bono cases, including representing adult and juvenile defendants in all aspects of criminal and appellate litigation. Additionally, she represented various individuals in civil matters, including foreclosure proceedings, contract disputes and landlord/tenant disputes.