Brian T. Ashe

Brian T. Ashe represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a focus on complex litigation and strategic counseling. He advises businesses on managing workplace risk while defending them in high-stakes disputes involving class and collective actions.

Brian earned a BA from Boston College, Cum laude. He later completed graduate studies in History at Oxford University and received a JD from The George Washington University Law School, with honors. His academic background supports his analytical approach to both litigation and compliance counseling.

Brian’s practice centers on complex employment litigation. He defends employers in wage-and-hour matters, including class and collective actions and claims under PAGA. He also handles discrimination disputes, trade secret litigation, and multiparty contract cases that require careful coordination and strategy.

Brian regularly counsels clients on human resources management and preventive compliance. His advisory work covers independent contractor classifications, workplace privacy, equal employment opportunity issues, and broader compliance initiatives. He works with employers to design policies and procedures that reduce exposure and align with evolving legal standards.

Brian represents clients before state and federal courts in California and has appeared before the US Supreme Court and the US Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and DC Circuit. He also practices before multiple US District Courts throughout California and the California appellate courts.

Brian T. Ashe continues to guide employers through complex labor and employment challenges with practical advice, thorough preparation, and strong advocacy in both litigation and counseling matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Member, American Employment Law Council

Licensed State

• California

Education

• George Washington University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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