Ashley Stewart is a litigation associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice focuses on cross-border government investigations and complex litigation. She has served clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, fintech, and banking, and has experience with matters involving federal agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Before joining Kirkland, Ashley was a federal lobbyist and law clerk at Steptoe LLP. She advised clients on a variety of legislative and regulatory matters, including energy, healthcare, campaign finance and consumer protection.
Prior to studying law, Ashley provided strategic messaging and organizing for candidates seeking federal office, including the campaigns of Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton.