Ashley Smith

Ashley has a diverse practice focused on the representation of global companies, accounting firms, and individuals in government investigations and enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, and civil and criminal litigation. As a CPA and former Big 4 auditor, Ashley draws from her experience to offer a unique perspective and solutions in matters involving complex financial fraud and possible violations of securities laws. Ashley's practice also includes developing compliance programs and performing pre-acquisition compliance due diligence.

Ashley is a certified public accountant with more than 10 years of experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, and SEC reporting. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ashley was an auditor at Ernst & Young where she performed quarterly reviews and annual audits of public and private companies in various industries. Ashley also formerly managed SEC reporting for several public companies, and during law school, Ashley interned for SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce.

Ashley routinely leverages her accounting and SEC reporting experience to advise clients in investigations and regulatory matters, litigation arising from complex financial fraud, and civil forfeiture actions.