Ashley M. Simonsen

Partner

Covington & Burling

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Ashley Simonsen is a partner in Covington & Burling’s class action and mass torts practices in Los Angeles, representing clients in financial services, technology and consumer products. She has successfully defended major institutions, including Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, PayPal and Navient, in high-stakes litigation. A leading expert on “true lender” and “valid when made” issues, Simonsen co-led a defense victory for Celtic Bank in a groundbreaking arbitration case. She has also secured dismissals in class actions involving pandemic-related fees, credit card bonuses and BNPL programs. Before law school, she worked at Lehman Brothers, advising on balance sheet management, which informed her strong financial litigation strategies. Simonsen’s deep expertise and track record of early case dismissals make her a sought-after advocate for major corporations facing complex legal challenges.