Ashleigh Quinn Gallagher's journey in the legal realm is marked by academic distinction and a steadfast commitment to championing the rights of workers. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, she earned her degree with Distinction, securing a position in the top 10% of her graduating class. Her pursuit of legal excellence led her to Villanova University School of Law, where she obtained her law degree.
During her time at law school, Ashleigh's dedication to legal advocacy was evident as she served as the secretary of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. She was also a valued member of the Labor and Employment Law Society and actively participated in the National Law Students' Worker's Rights Conference in 2010.
Before embarking on her role at Pond Lehocky, Ashleigh honed her skills through various experiences. As a legal intern with the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 19, a position secured through the Peggy Browning Fellowship Program, she provided counsel to union members on a spectrum of legal issues and actively engaged in collective bargaining negotiations. Additionally, she held a legal externship for the Honorable Phyllis R. Streitel in the Court of Common Pleas in Chester County, PA.
In February of 2012, Ashleigh joined Pond Lehocky and has since emerged as the Senior Associate in the workers' compensation and Social Security departments. Her practice is centered on workers' compensation, Social Security disability, and long-term disability law. Admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, Ashleigh is a member of the American Association for Justice and the Philadelphia Bar Association. Furthermore, she holds admission to practice in the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Raised in a Union family, with her father serving as a union representative with the Communication Workers of America for two decades, Ashleigh's commitment to the well-being of injured workers is deeply rooted. Today, she devotes her time to advocate for the rights of those facing challenges in the realm of workers' compensation and disability law.