About Elise
General commercial litigation counsel
Elise Ashley focuses on commercial and civil litigation matters. She has experience with general liability coverage disputes, arbitration matters and tenancy issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Elise served as a student associate in the University of Wisconsin’s Eviction Defense Clinic. In this role, she conducted extensive legal research, drafted briefs and communicated effectively with clients. She remains committed to public service through her involvement with pro bono matters at the firm.
Capabilities
Professional & Civic Activities
- Received the Quarles and Brady Fellowship and gained valuable legal experience in commercial litigation matters as a summer associate with the firm in 2021
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Young Lawyers Division, member
Commitment to Pro Bono
Providing pro bono service to those in need is something Elise views as an obligation every attorney should meet. It’s also personally rewarding, and you can hear more about her commitment to pro bono in this video.
News & Insights
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2022)
- Wisconsin Law Review, senior articles editor and diversity committee member
- Wisconsin Moot Court Board, member
- Black Law Students Association, co-executive director
- Gwynette E. Smalley Law Review Prize (2022)
- University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A., 2019)
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin