A. Matthew Ashley is a partner in the Newport Beach office of Irell & Manella LLP and is a member of the firm's litigation workgroup.  Mr. Ashley's practice is in civil litigation, with an emphasis in complex commercial matters. Mr. Ashley has successfully resolved a broad array of matters for his clients, including litigation over business torts, securities fraud, hedge fund regulation and activities, broker-dealer regulation and activities, professional negligence, employment law, contract disputes, intellectual property, commercial insurance recovery, and real estate.

In 2004 and 2005, Mr. Ashley was selected for inclusion in Los Angeles Magazine's Southern California "Rising Stars" in business litigation.

Professional Activities

• Orange County Bar Association; Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Bar & Court Admissions

• 1998, California
• United States District Courts within California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal