Speaking
My mission is to confront the fear of public speaking and empower others to find their voice. By sharing my journey and experiences, I aim to connect with those who once faced similar challenges. I believe that by supporting individuals on their paths to confidence, we not only help them overcome their fears but also cultivate empathy and understanding in ourselves. Ultimately, we are best able to serve others when we embrace our vulnerabilities and inspire growth.
Keynote Topics
LEADERSHIP
BRAND
ADVOCATE
PERSONAL
&
PROFESSIONAL
GROWTH
MENTORSHIP
Past Events
On March 20, 2025, Ashley moderated the insightful panel “Leading Innovation with Purpose” at the PTAB Bar Association Annual Conference 2025, guiding discussions on innovation and intentionality within the Patent Trial and Appeal Board landscape. Panelists included Dr. Rory Cooper, an Inductee of the 50th Class of National Inventor Hall of Fame; Braxton K. Davis, Executive Director, The National Council of Patent Practicums (NCPP); and Meredith Schoenfeld, Assistant General Counsel of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Ashley engaged and created a framework starting out with the use of ChatGPT to illuminate the significance of hallucination, and lead panelists to share their personal and professional journeys and how their purpose meets with innovation, specifically in the IP space.
On February 19, 2025, Ashley hosted a Fireside Chat with bestselling author Andrew C.M. Cooper in VPG’s Literary Lounge. Cooper's book, The Ethical Imperative: Leading with Conscience to Shape the Future of Business, was published on August 13, 2024. As always, Ashley fostered connections across industries and generations, promoting meaningful conversations through her engaging and approachable style, which encouraging vulnerability and openness.
In September 2024, Ashley moderated a panel discussion on branding and IP as part of the ADAPT.Legal panel for Legal Ops’ Running Legal Like a Business in Las Vegas. She created a framework of storytelling where she summarized the lessons learned as “Micro-Learning Moments,” Panelists included Sasha Strauss, CEO and Founder of Innovation Protocol; Azie Aziz, Patent Agent and Art Advocate, Womble Bond Dickinson (US); Subroto Bose, Head of IP, Astera Labs; and Bonnie Kortie, Sr. Manager of IP Operations & Systems/Software Support, Fish & Richardson, P.C.
In September 2024, Ashley was invited to lead a session on the powerful impact of scarcity and abundance mindsets on personal and professional growth by the Association of Legal Administrations (ALA) at The Westin, Washington, DC. Ashley invited two other women start-up founders in the legal space: Melissa Kuylen, Founder of Innovative Litigation Services (ILS), and Lissi Mojica, Managing Member of AnswersIP. Once again, Ashley successfully shared the powerful topic of scarcity/abundance mindsets. Once again, Ashley energized attendees with a morning meditation and effectively facilitated discussions on the topic. She also sold copies of her book, Collaborating in Competitive Ecosystems, at the session's conclusion.
On May 31, 2024, we kicked off an unforgettable workshop at RTC West with a vibrant crew from the VPG team and enthusiastic attendees from Bechtel Corporation, Unified Patents, and various law firms. This was our debut interactive workshop, where we delved into four compelling themes from my book, Collaborating in Competitive Ecosystems: Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), People-Pleasing, the Scarcity Mindset, and Boundary Setting. We turned these serious topics into a lively and engaging experience, sparking crucial conversations about bridging generational gaps in the workplace. It was a success, filled with laughter, insights, and the kind of dialogue that makes collaborating across ages not just informative, but downright fun!
