Ashley S.Jenkins

Ashley regularly defends businesses in lawsuits arising under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and parallel state statutes, including single-plaintiff and class action cases filed in federal and state courts across the country. Her clients include retailers, hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, technology companies, institutions of higher education, health care providers, housing providers, and public entities. Ashley’s work spans claims involving architectural barriers, website and mobile application accessibility, effective communication, service animals, and other core ADA compliance issues.

In addition to her Title III practice, Ashley has significant experience counseling and defending clients under the Fair Housing Act, advising housing providers and related entities on compliance obligations, responding to government investigations, and defending enforcement actions.

Ashley’s practice includes robust counseling work aimed at helping clients proactively manage legal risk. She regularly develops and reviews ADA compliance programs, accessibility policies, and training initiatives designed to minimize exposure and strengthen operational practices. She also guides clients through federal and state investigations—including DOJ inquiries—leveraging her prior experience in the Disability Rights Section of the US Department of Justice, where she enforced the very laws she now helps clients navigate. This background gives her a unique perspective and strategic advantage in addressing enforcement activity and managing complex compliance matters.

Ashley's commitment to this practice is matched by her collaboration with Seyfarth’s nationwide ADA Title III & Public Access team—one of the most experienced groups of its kind—enabling her to assist clients in any jurisdiction and on matters of any scale. She is dedicated to delivering practical, efficient, and forward thinking solutions tailored to the evolving accessibility landscape.