Ashley
Boulton

Ashley is a Partner at Clarkson specializing in appellate litigation. She draws on her experience as a former Ninth Circuit judicial law clerk and as a civil litigation partner with nearly a decade of experience to effectively navigate the complexities of appellate litigation in both state and federal court. Applying her strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, Ashley crafts compelling arguments aimed at defending hard-won victories or overturning unfavorable rulings, securing justice for clients where it matters the most.

Prior to joining Clarkson, Ashley was a Partner at Downey Brand LLP, the Sacramento region’s largest law firm. There, her practice focused on complex business, food and agriculture, and environmental litigation. She also served as a law clerk for the Honorable Consuelo M. Callahan on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for two years.

Outside of work, you will find Ashley enjoying the outdoors with her husband, two young children, and new puppy, or coaching moot court competition teams at her alma mater.