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At WalMcK Legal we represent your legal needs on your terms.
Leverage the ability, experience, and skill of attorneys who have experience providing representation in significant and complicated employment and business issues.
Our goal is simple: be efficient and effective to provide our clients all they need to be “fully informed and legally equipped" to be powerful in understanding all your legal options.
Co-Founder / Managing Partner
Ashleigh specializes in helping businesses, from start-ups to large companies, and individuals navigate legal issues and become legally compliant and protected.
Ashleigh focuses her practice on business law, estate planning, and bankruptcy law. Ashleigh has established a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal representation and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
After graduating magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, Ashleigh spent her time in national and Big Law firms, demonstrating a deep commitment to advocating for the rights and interests of her clients in the areas of bankruptcy, employment law, and complex commercial litigation.
Ashleigh possesses comprehensive knowledge and a strategic approach to handling complex legal matters. She works closely with clients to understand their unique situations and objectives, providing personalized advice and guidance tailored to their needs. Whether representing individuals, businesses, or organizations, Ashleigh is dedicated to protecting their rights and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Education:
• J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, 2016, magna cum laude
• B.A., Nova Southeastern University, Legal Studies, 2013
Bar Admissions:
Florida
Court Admissions:
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
Co-Founder / Managing Partner
Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, Shayla specializes in partnering with businesses large and small to provide timely and valuable advice on employment law issues.
After graduating magna cum laude from University of Miami School of Law, Shayla spent time in BigLaw where she provided employment advice and handled employment-related litigation for clients in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to banking, and from hospitality to non-profits. Throughout that time, Shayla amassed experience drafting multi-state employee handbooks and drug-testing policies, employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, separation agreements, and compensation plans. Along with her drafting experience, she acts as a strategic partner to assist her clients with developing plans for mitigating their risk for discrimination and retaliation claims, as well compliance with statutes such as the ADA, FLSA, FMLA. In fact, one of Shayla’s favorite parts of her employment practice is training clients on legal compliance and encouraging as they create inclusive environments for their employees. In addition to her employment law experience, Shayla has niche experience with advising clients regarding the ADA’s public accommodation obligations, particularly accessibility requirements for transportation, websites, and various forms of electronic media. Whether she’s consulted before a lawsuit is filed, or after, Shayla provides her clients with practical advice that they often can implement right after the meeting ends.
When she is not lawyering, Shayla enjoys live music in the South Florida area, and on occasion, has been known to pick up a microphone for a karaoke night with friends.
Education:
• J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 2013, magna cum laude
• B.B.A., University of Miami, Legal Studies, 2010, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions:
Florida
Court Admissions:
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Reported Decisions:
• Wiersum v. U.S. Bank, N.A., 785 F.3d 483 (11th Cir. 2015)
• Velasquez v. Cardinal Health
• Pirowskin v. Atlantic & Pacific Property Management, Inc.
• Cirrus Holdings USA v. Welch
• Duke v. Prestige Cruises International
At WalMck Legal, our mission is to provide our clients with the legal guidance and support they need to succeed. We believe that every business owner deserves access to affordable and effective legal services, and we are committed to providing our clients with personalized attention and tailored solutions.
Our core values include integrity, professionalism, and dedication to our clients. We strive to maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in all aspects of our work, and we are dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients based on trust and mutual respect.
