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Ashley R. Hodges

New York City, Paris

+1 (212) 837-6389

+33 (0) 1 44 05 80 52

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Ashley R. Hodges is an associate at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, where she works out of the firm’s Paris and New York City offices.  Ashley’s practice focuses on government and internal investigations and cross-border compliance, including regulatory matters related to corruption, economic sanctions, money laundering, and fraud.  Ashley has represented U.S. and international clients across a variety of industries, with an emphasis on financial services, media, technology, and defense.  Ashley conducts investigations and complex due diligence on third-party service providers, acquisition targets, and joint venture partners worldwide, and she assists companies with enhancing compliance programs and navigating environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.

In addition to her regulatory compliance and investigations practice, Ashley defends clients in high-stakes civil and criminal cases in federal and state courts as well as arbitral proceedings.  She has represented clients in actions initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, and New York state prosecutors.  Among other engagements, Ashley has served as counsel to the Trustee in the SIPA liquidation of Lehman Brothers Inc., handling multi-million dollar unsecured general creditor claims against the estate concerning securities, contract, and employment disputes.

Ashley is committed to providing quality pro bono legal services, and she has successfully represented clients in immigration cases, administrative appeals, criminal proceedings, and family matters.

In addition to her practice, Ashley has served on various firm committees and task forces.

Highlighted Publications

  • "Subpoenas Against 3 Banks Boost DOJ's China Initiative," Law360 (July 2019) (co-authored with Ryan Fayhee)
  • "Preparing for a Sanctions Crackdown on Apparel Companies with Operations in China," The Anti-Corruption Report (October 2018) (co-authored with Ryan Fayhee)
  • "FCPA Update: Third-Party Risks and Enforcement Actions," The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, vol. 51 no. 1 (January 2018) (co-authored with Michael Huneke)

Speaking Engagements

  • “Everything ESG – 2023 Trends and Updates, Part 1,” Corporate Counsel Women of Color Nineteenth Annual Career Strategies Conference, September 2023
  • Moderator, “Leading DEI During Times of Uncertainty,” Corporate Counsel Women of Color Nineteenth Annual Career Strategies Conference, September 2023
  • Moderator, “Designing an Effective Corporate Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Program,” HHR and The National Bar Association Commercial Law Section, webinar, November 2021
  • Moderator, "Environmental, Social & Governance Programs 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Developing an Effective Corporate ESG Program," Corporate Counsel Women of Color Seventeenth Annual Career Strategies Conference, September 2021
  • "Corporate Governance in the COVID-19 Era: 2020 Trends for Global Enterprises," Corporate Counsel Women of Color Sixteenth Annual Career Strategies Conference, virtual event, September 2020
  • "Third Party Risk Management for Financial Institutions: Best Practices and Effective Tools," The Knowledge Group, webinar, March 2019
  • Moderator, “Responding to Anti-Corruption Investigations in 2019,” National Bar Association Commercial Law Section Corporate Counsel Conference, January 2019

Highlighted Matters

  • Representation of a world-leading manufacturer in connection with investigations, risks assessments, and compliance reviews concerning anti-corruption, sanctions, export control, and anti-money laundering regulations
  • Representation of the Trustee in the SIPA liquidation of Lehman Brothers Inc. in numerous general creditor claims litigations
  • Representation of a multinational energy company in connection with a worldwide risk assessment and compliance review as part of an independent monitorship
  • Representation of an industry-leading U.S. government contractor in connection with multiple internal investigations and an enterprise-wide compliance assessment of information governance practices
  • Representation of a media company in a government investigation regarding the alleged use of fraudulent vendors
  • Representation of an executive in an investigation involving allegations of sanctions violations
  • Representation of a former derivatives trader in connection with parallel Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) criminal and civil proceedings
  • Representation of a former chief financial officer of a global law firm in state criminal proceedings
  • Pro bono representation of a criminal defendant in a post-conviction investigation and litigation involving wrongful-conviction claims
  • Pro bono representation of a client seeking special immigrant juvenile status
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Education
  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2014, Executive Editor, Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics
  • Howard University, B.A., 2011, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia
  • England & Wales
  • New York
Areas of Focus
Antitrust & Competition
Corporate Reorganization & Bankruptcy
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Global Investigations, Enforcement and Compliance
Litigation
White Collar & Regulatory Defense

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