Ashlea A. Edwards

Ashlea A. Edwards


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2021

Jacksonville, Florida

Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Ashlea Edwards focuses her practice on employment litigation and counseling. She represents employers in a variety of matters, including harassment, discrimination, whistleblowing, employee leave and reasonable accommodations, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour violations. Her practice also focuses on defending clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies. As part of her counseling practice, Ashlea provides a range of support to clients, including corporate governance counseling and investigations, policy interpretation and implementation, and reviewing and drafting of employment handbooks along with employment related agreements.

In addition, Ashlea represents parties in commercial litigation disputes relating to, among other areas, contract formation and enforcement, construction defects, and fraudulent transfers. She has litigated throughout Florida in state, federal, and appellate courts and represents clients operating in a variety of sectors, including veterinary practices, nursing homes, and financial institutions.

Location
  • 50 North Laura Street, Suite 3100
    Jacksonville, FL 32202
Education
  • Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., graduated 2015
Bar Admissions
  • United States, Florida
  • United States, District of Columbia

Akerman LLP
Jacksonville, Florida

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 for work in:
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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