Ashley Andrade
Attorney at Law
Massachusetts
MA
About
I started my legal career as a legal assistant at an Am Law 200 firm while attending law school part-time in the evening. With more than 7 years in the legal field, I have comprehensive experience counseling clients; drafting commercial/employment contracts; researching case law/regulations; conducting voluminous document reviews; drafting legal briefs, discovery documents, and all motions; conducting/defending depositions; arguing… read more motions; and trial preparation.
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Client Reviews
"She is simply good in her field, had a clear idea of what I wanted and delivered promptly. I will definitely hire her again"
"Ms. Andrade was a pleasure to work with! Our skill sets seemed to match perfectly... When I got nervous with the job, she was able to get me right."
Work History
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Legal Counsel/General Manager
Jun 2019 - Present
Drafts and examines numerous contracts and other legal documents, including, but not limited to, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, software distribution agreements, employment agreements, and vendor agreements; advises on cannabis industry compliance in Canada and United States; and prepares and attends marketing engagements and investor conferences.
Gordon & Rees
Associate Attorney
Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
Represented clients in a range of civil proceedings/investigations, with a focus on commercial and civil litigation concerning complex business, contract, environment, mass tort and product liability actions; managed litigation cases from inception through trial, including: researching case law/regulations; conducting discovery; drafting/filing court documents; arguing motions; preparing for trial
Gordon & Rees
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Assisted litigation team with preparing and revising documents; handling State and Federal filing; maintaining attorney calendars; organizing case files; managing record requests; tracking and issuing subpoenas; coordinating all aspects document production; preparing witness case files and exhibits; and researching case law and statutes.
LeClairRyan
Legal Assistant
Apr 2014 - Jun 2015
Assisted litigation team with preparing and revising documents; handling State and Federal filing; maintaining attorney calendars; organizing case files; managing record requests; tracking and issuing subpoenas; coordinating all aspects document production; preparing witness case files and exhibits; and researching case law and statutes.
Rindler Morgan
Legal Assistant
Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
Assisted attorneys with planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements; monitoring evidence; anticipating changes in litigation/transaction preparation requirements; drafting/editing legal documents; preparing responses to complaints/discovery requests; and organizing case files.
State Street Corp.
Bank Loan Specialist
Dec 2011 - Jul 2013
Performed research and resolution process for exceptions, reconciliations, incorrect transactions and inquiries; provided information needed to prepare financial statements and reports for client, shareholder, director and management reports, in an accurate and timely manner; maintained records in support of audits; reconciled fund share transactions and resolve discrepancies.