Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is a recent graduate of the joint law degree program in Canadian Common Law (JD) and Indigenous Legal Orders (JID) at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law.

During law school, Ashley gained legal experience working with a full‑service business law firm, the Indigenous Law Research Unit (ILRU), and as a Research Assistant to the Executive Director of the Environmental Law Centre, Deborah Curran. She graduated with a concentration in Environmental Law and Sustainability and was awarded the William R. McIntyre Medal for exhibiting the highest qualities of community service, student leadership, and academic excellence.

Ashley completed the first half of her articles with the Environmental Law Centre at the University of Victoria, where she conducted thorough legal research and analysis to support client deliverables. Her work addressed issues including pollution regulation, species conservation, habitat protection, and impact assessment in the context of natural resource development at all levels of government.

Ashley is dedicated to advancing the rights of Indigenous governments for the benefit of their communities and the environment. She currently works with JFK Law’s Nation Building and Dispute Resolution practice groups, supporting clients on matters relating to Treaty and Aboriginal rights, water governance, and environmental consultation and conservation.

Ashley is actively involved in her community. She has volunteered with Victoria’s Native Friendship Centre and currently serves on the Indigenous Advisory Council for the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.

Outside of the office, Ashley enjoys beading, jingle dancing, and learning guitar and Nêhiyawêwin (the Cree language).