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ATTORNEY PROFILE :
ASHLEY VILLAVERDE HALVORSON
It has been a busy year for attorney Ashley Villaverde Halvorson . Earlier this year , she was promoted to partnership at JSH . She was also recognized by the Hispanic National Bar Association as a 2017 “ Top Lawyer Under 40 ,” an award honoring accomplished lawyers who have demonstrated professional excellence , integrity , leadership , commitment to the Hispanic community , and dedication to improving the legal profession . In addition , AZ Business Magazine selected Ashley as one of 2017 ’ s Most Influential Women in Business .
As a passionate supporter of diversity efforts within the firm and her community , Ashley serves on the firm ’ s Diversity Committee and chairs its Diversity Legal Writing Program . She is President-elect of Los Abogados , Arizona ’ s Hispanic Bar Association . Since joining Los Abogados in 2010 , she has served as its Vice President , Secretary , has chaired the fundraising gala and mentorship committees , and has been active with its Latina Mentoring Project . Ashley is also the recipient of the 2017 Los Abogados Emerging Leader Award for her leadership and demonstrated commitment to serving the Latino community . Los Abogados Director and Gala co-chair , Marcos Tapia , said , “ Since joining our community as a young attorney , Ashley has exemplified this organization ’ s values , and we look forward to what the future holds for her .”
Ashley joined JSH immediately after earning her J . D . from Arizona State University ’ s Sandra Day O ’ Connor College of Law . She also earned her B . A . in Political Science , cum laude , from ASU . She credits her internship experience with Rep . Ed Pastor , U . S . House of Representatives , as the impetus for wanting to pursue a law degree . “ My decision to intern for Representative Ed Pastor in Washington , D . C . was my first exposure to politics , public service and the law . I pursued a legal degree as a direct result of the experience and encouragement I received that summer .”
Ashley ’ s practice focuses on defending insurance company clients in bad faith litigation , providing insurance coverage advice , and defending general personal injury and wrongful death actions .
An Arizona native , Ashley and her husband , Mike , also an attorney at JSH , spend much of their free time chasing after their 1-year old son Nicholas , cheering on the Cardinals and Sun Devils , and escaping to cooler temperatures in Flagstaff .
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Each year , USLAW NETWORK and its member firms prepare and distribute Compendiums of Law , state-by-state resources that address legal questions and issues that often arise in each area of law and geographic region . To read and download any of these Compendiums , visit uslaw . org and search “ Compendium of Law .”
National Compendium of Law Addresses a variety of litigation issues specific to each state , including : pre-suit and initial considerations ; negligence ; discovery ; evidence , proofs and trial issues ; and damages .
Transportation Compendium of Law Explores issues associated with the derivative negligence claims of negligent entrustment , hiring , retention and supervision in truck accident cases .
Construction Compendium of Law Discusses legal issues within the industry including breach of contract , breach of fiduciary duty , misrepresentation and fraud , indemnity claims , and statute of repose / statute of limitations .
Retail Compendium of Law Focuses on the legal issues surrounding the ownership and management of retail establishments , shopping and hospitality centers in each state .
Annual State Judicial Profile by County Report A 50-state comprehensive judicial profile of each county in the US , identified as Conservative , Moderate or Liberal . Provides a deep level of jurisdictional awareness of the court and juries on a county-by-county basis assists . As jurisdictions change , the USLAW State Judicial Profile by County Report is a must-have go-to resource . To view and download the Report , visit uslaw . org and search “ Judicial Profile .”
USLAW NETWORK is an international organization of defense-based law firms dedicated to improving client service . Only one firm per state is invited for membership . JSH has been a member of USLAW since its inception in 2001 .