Atty. Kenneth J. Ashman

Atty. Kenneth J. Ashman

Ashman Law Offices, LLC is a litigation boutique, offering particular expertise in complex corporate and commercial matters that frequently involve class actions; securities or commodities laws; Internet law; shareholder, partnership or employment disputes; insurance defense matters; or civil rights issues. The firm also has extensive experience in corporate counseling, internal corporate investigations, transactional matters and less sophisticated litigations.

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Profile Summary

About Kenneth J. Ashman at a glance

Kenneth J. Ashman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ashman Law Offices, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1996). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1990) and Arizona State University (B.A.E. Arizona, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ashman Law Offices, LLC is a litigation boutique, offering particular expertise in complex corporate and commercial matters that frequently involve class actions
  • securities or commodities laws
  • Internet law
  • shareholder, partnership or employment disputes
  • insurance defense matters
  • or civil rights issues
  • The firm also has extensive experience in corporate counseling, internal corporate investigations, transactional matters and less sophisticated litigations
  • The firm offers its clients the same quality legal representation found at the nation's largest and most prestigious law firms, for its principal has years of experience working at such firms
  • The firm was founded upon and adheres to the principle that attorneys can offer superior quality legal representation at affordable rates, through the use of the latest in law office technology, lean staffing, flexible billing approaches, and a commitment to excellence
  • The firm has a nationwide practice, litigating matters in both state and federal courts in virtually any jurisdiction, and representing clients in transactional matters across the county
  • It has performed legal services for both individuals and a wide-range of Fortune 500 and smaller businesses
  • The firm is dedicated to serving the community as well as its clients, offering select pro bono legal representation to the indigent
  • The firm is an equal opportunity employer
  • Member, New York University Mock Trial Team
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards, Excellence in Trial Advocacy and International Trade Law
  • Topics Development Editor, Boston University International Law Journal
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Frederic Block, U.S
  • District Judge, Eastern District of New York, 1994-1995

Publications

  • The Sky is Falling
  • Recovery of Lost Profit Caused by Construction Disasters, Outside Counsel, N.Y.L.J., Aug. 9, 1999, at 1, col. 1
  • Class Action Settlements After Amchem, Outside Counsel, N.Y.L.J., Aug. 11, 1997 at 1, col. 1
  • The Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 - The Section 301 Amendments: Insignificant Changes From Prior Law, B.U
  • Intl
  • L.J. 115, 1989

Co-Author

  • The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, in White Collar Crime: Business and Regulatory Offenses, Chapter 16 (Obermaier & Morvillo eds, 2003)
  • Delaware Supreme Court Decides Landmark GM-Perot Case, in Corporation (Prentice Hall Law & Bus
  • June 11, 1991)
  • Assisted in Preparation: The Internal Affairs Doctrine and Choice of Law Issues, N.Y
  • L.J., May 16, 1991 at 5, col. 1

Employment

  • Associate: Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, 1990-1994
  • LeBoeuf, Lamb, Green & MacRae, L.L.P., 1995-1997
  • Member, Ashman & Griffin, LLC, 1997-2001

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth J. Ashman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth J. Ashman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kenneth J. Ashman

Where is Kenneth J. Ashman's law office located?
Kenneth J. Ashman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ashman Law Offices, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth J. Ashman handle?
Kenneth J. Ashman focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kenneth J. Ashman practiced law?
Kenneth J. Ashman has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Kenneth J. Ashman go to law school?
Kenneth J. Ashman earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A.E. Arizona, 1983).
How can I contact Kenneth J. Ashman for a consultation?
You can contact Kenneth J. Ashman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kenneth J. Ashman received?
Kenneth J. Ashman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1990
B.A.E. Arizona
Arizona State University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Admitted: 2002
Arizona
Admitted: 2017

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