Education
Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Princeton University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
- Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Western District of Michigan
Languages
- English
- Polish
Ashley Higginson's practice focuses on various employment and labor issues, counseling, and litigation.
Ashley represents management in defending single-plaintiff and class-action lawsuits involving employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, as well as wage and hour claims, FMLA claims, and due process lawsuits. She also counsels employers on drafting enforceable employment contracts, non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements and releases and litigating related claims.
Ashley has a particular focus in counseling higher education, K-12 and other public clients on Title IX, FOIA, the Open Meetings Act, FERPA, and other day-to-day issues. She also has significant internal investigation experience.
Honors
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2021
Middle distance runner: U.S. Olympic Alternate, Pan-American & NACAC Gold Medalist, 3-time Collegiate All-American, 5-time National Champion
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
United States Track and Field Association, Serve on Legal Committee at the Selection of USTAF President, 2021-2024
Greater Lansing Society of Human Resource Management, Board Member & Legislative Director
Highfields Inc., Board Member
AthleteBiz, Board Member
Covenant House, Board Member
Teaching
Seton Hall Law School, guest lecturer
Speeches
"Are You My Employee? How to Avoid Expensive Wage and Hour Mistakes, and Properly Categorize Your Workforce," Michigan Chamber of Commerce webinar, July 14, 2021
"HIPAA, FERPA & Privacy in the COVID Era," Co-presenter with Samantha Kopacz, Michigan School Business Officials 2021 Annual Conference
"Working in a COVID-19 World," Michigan School Business Officials 2021 Annual Conference
"Anti-discrimination Laws in a COVID-19 World: What Employers Need to Know About ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws," Michigan Chamber of Commerce webinar, Sept. 17, 2020
Publications
"Abbott Gets an F; Courts Can Provide Extra Credit," 16 Rutgers Race & L. Rev. 289 (2015)