Ashley L. (Watkins) Vulin
Counsel
Ashley Vulin works with food, beverage, and agriculture companies to address the regulatory and litigation challenges that come with running a company in today’s world. She has firsthand experience in her family-owned beverage business that gives her a unique appreciation for business challenges, the importance of creative solutions, and the value of loyalty to your brand and mission. Having focused on representing food and beverage clients from the outset of her career, Ashley is able to hit the ground running with her matters.
Ashley is a regulatory and litigation attorney whose practice includes representing food and beverage companies in complex litigation and regulatory issues. Ashley has represented clients before both state and federal courts and agencies on matters ranging from beverage distribution to commodities pricing regulations. She has experience in a broad range of legal issues within this area, including food safety, white-collar crime, class action defense claims, and contract disputes.
Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Matters
Food Safety Matters
Alcohol Beverage Distribution Matters
White Collar and Investigations
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 2012
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Oregon, 2014
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Idaho, 2017
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U.S. District Court District of Idaho
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U.S. District Court District of Oregon
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U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2012
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2013
Education
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J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2012, cum laude
- Executive Board Member, Moot Court Board
- Managing Editor, Journal of Comparative and International Law
- Co-Chair, Coalition Against Gendered Violence
- Executive Board Member, International Criminal Court Student Network
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B.A., English, Political Economy, Georgetown University, 2008, cum laude
- Winner, 2004 United Nations Intercollegiate Debate
- Volunteer Tutor, D.C. Schools Project
Memberships & Affiliations
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- CourtCare Campaign Committee, Multnomah Bar Association, 2015-present
- University of North Carolina Women’s Center: Working Group on Sex Trafficking, 2009-2011
- Volunteer attorney for the Domestic Violence Revision Squad, assisting victims of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection (restraining orders)
Professional Recognition
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- Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2017-2020
Background
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- Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2011
- Extern, Hon. Justice Paul Newby, North Carolina Supreme Court, Raleigh, N.C., 2011
- Intern, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Montana, Missoula, Mont., 2010
- Intern, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Durham, N.C., 2009-2010