About Ashley M. Boulton

Ashley M. Boulton is a skilled litigator who represents clients across industries on a range of complex commercial litigation matters. She draws on her experience as a former Ninth Circuit judicial law clerk and as a civil litigation partner with over a decade of experience to effectively navigate the complexities of appellate litigation in both state and federal court. Applying her strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, Ashley crafts compelling arguments aimed at defending hard-won victories or overturning unfavorable rulings, pursuing justice for clients where it matters the most.

In addition to her appellate practice, Ashley frequently represents clients at the trial court level in all phases of civil litigation, from discovery through trial.

Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Ashley served as a law clerk to Hon. Consuelo M. Callahan at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She was also a partner at the Sacramento region’s largest law firm, where her practice focused on complex business, food and agriculture, environmental and appellate litigation.

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Consuelo M. Callahan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2021-2023

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Super Lawyers, Southern California Rising Stars, 2025
•Listed, Sacramento Magazine, Top Lawyer, Food & Agriculture Law, 2021
•Listed, Sacramento Business Journal, Best of the Bar, 2019

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Appeals & Legal Issues

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Internships: Law Clerk, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), 2011-2012
    Legal Intern, Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, 2010
    Teaching Experience: Adjunct Professor of Law, Moot Court Coach, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 2024-Present
    Representative Matters: Co-chaired a six-day jury trial in state court involving claims of misrepresentation resulting in unanimous defense verdict in favor of national corporate client.
    Second-chaired a bench trial on breach of contract claims resulting in favorable judgment for l
    owner client following motion at close of plaintiffs' case.
    Represented university client in multi-party litigation to recover damages arising from pervasive flooring failures at newly constructed dental school. Case settled on eve of trial.
    Represented multiple grower plaintiffs in coordinated action involving claims resulting from widespread herbicide drift event in the Delta. Cases settled just before trial.
    Defended financial advisor clients against former employee's claims for breach of contract related to sale of financial advisory practice. Case settled following successful opposition to application for writ of attachment
    early mediation.
    Assisted in representation of shareholders in shareholder dispute related to buy-out provision in stock agreement.
    Represented private agricultural l
    owners against multiple large-scale enforcement actions by the United States under the Clean Water Act involving alleged destruction of wetl
    s.
    Prepared amicus curiae brief supporting successful Rule 23(f) petition in the Fourth Circuit.
    The above representations were h
    led by Ms. Boulton prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2012, California
    U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, California Lawyers Association, Committee on Appellate Courts, 2024-Present
    •Member, Sacramento County Bar Association, Appellate Section, 2024-Present
    •Board of Directors, Sacramento Literacy Foundation, 2015-2020

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    with great distinction; Order of the Coif; Order of the Barristers; Primary Managing Editor and Primary Articles and Symposium Editor, McGeorge Law Review; Moot Court Appellate Advocate of the Year, 2011-2012
    Other Education
    University of California at Santa Barbara
    Class of 2008
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1986
    1986
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Ashley M. Boulton was admitted in 2012 to the State of California.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ashley M. Boulton attended University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.