People
Ashley M. Anderson
Associate
- New York
- New Jersey
Biography
Ashley Anderson focuses her practice on representing government contractors and their insurers before the United State Department of Labor’s judicial and administrative tribunals in defense of claims brought by employees arising under the Defense Base Act extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Ashley is also a member of the firm’s SMB Cares Committee, which creates opportunities to serve populations-in-need in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.
Previously, Ashley defended manufacturers, distributors, and their insurers involved in product liability, toxic tort, and general liability litigation. She has handled state and federal litigation involving labor law, construction and personal injury. Ashley has also represented insurance carriers and self-insured employers before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. She also interned with the Labor Bureau of the New York State Attorney General’s office.
Previously, Ashley defended manufacturers, distributors, and their insurers involved in product liability, toxic tort, and general liability litigation. She has handled state and federal litigation involving labor law, construction and personal injury. Ashley has also represented insurance carriers and self-insured employers before the New York State Workers' Compensation Board. She also interned with the Labor Bureau of the New York State Attorney General’s office.
Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, 2022
- New York Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2019, 2021 - 2023
- American Bar Association/Bureau of National Affairs Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law
- St. John’s University School of Law, Dean’s Award for Excellence in Health Law; Deans Award for Excellence in Poverty Law
Professional Associations
- United States Department of Labor Joint Bar Association (DOL-JBA), Member
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Publications & Presentations
Legal Issues Regarding Heavy Metals in Baby Food and the Baby Food Safety Act, NYSBA, April 2021, Moderator.News
Seventeen Lawyers Named 2023 New York-Metro: Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
09/22/2023We are excited to announce that Super Lawyers has named 17 of our lawyers to its 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Thirteen lawyers were recognized as 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and four lawyers were recognized 2023 New York Metro Rising Stars.