Overview
A former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience litigating and conducting government investigations, Ashley Hoff is highly regarded by the bench and bar alike. Companies and individuals can turn to Ashley for a significant advantage when facing government enforcement actions, regulatory issues, risk management and mitigation opportunities, internal investigations and high-stakes white-collar criminal defense cases.
Ashley co-leads McDermott’s criminal investigations and prosecutions practice. She joined McDermott after serving for more than two decades with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US Attorneys’ Offices. Ashley held executive leadership roles as branch chief, First Assistant and the court-appointed US Attorney for the Western District of Texas, one of the largest and busiest districts in the nation. She led and oversaw dozens of government investigations and prosecutions, including as first chair and solo chair at trial, making her a force to be reckoned with when navigating and defending these same matters.
Ashley has also handled countless complex cases, including those involving white-collar crime, healthcare fraud, public corruption, embezzlement, tax offenses, procurement fraud, national security matters, cybercrime, transnational crime and securities fraud. Through her experience, she understands that clients need competent, vigorous and early legal representation to gain a considerable edge in the government investigation and prosecution process.
Ashley’s background in overseeing government investigations and trying cases, combined with her extensive work with federal law enforcement agencies and DOJ components, make her an excellent advisor on corporate compliance programs. She navigates companies through ever-changing laws and regulations to avoid regulatory scrutiny, including advising on transactions both within and outside the United States. Ashley also brings a critical perspective when companies need to get ahead of potential enforcement matters, helping conduct quick and thorough internal investigations and advising on early strategies to protect business interests.
Community
- American Bar Association, member
- Austin Bar Association, member
- National Association of Former United States Attorneys, member
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association Austin Chapter, member
- American Health Law Association, member
Credentials
Education
Baylor University School of Law, JD, 1994
Texas Christian University, BS, 1991
Admissions
Texas
Courts / Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
US District Court for the Western District of Texas
US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
