Strong will and big dreams are what brought Ashlee Shaw-Gonzales to the practice of law. Both of her parents grew up in poverty and her dad was a migrant farm worker. As a biracial Latina, Ashlee knew she wanted to make a difference for her family and individuals who grew up and looked like her.
Ashlee received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Communication Studies with a minor in Studio Art from the University of Denver. While in college Ashlee was on the Collegiate Debate Team and traveled the world debating various topics. After college she was selected as one of 3,000 out of 17,400 applicants to serve in the national service corps. During that time, Ashlee was committed to teaching in under-resourced communities and becoming a life-long leader and mentor with a goal to expand opportunities for children and families. While teaching in special education in inner-city Baltimore, Ashlee received a Master of Science in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University. After teaching Ashlee attended law school and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. During her time in law school Ashlee served as the Vice President of the Latino Law Student Association and helped established the first ever Immigration Law Clinic.
After law school Ashlee served as a City Attorney litigating hundreds of cases arming herself with invaluable trial experience. Ashlee then joined the ranks of family law attorneys in 2020 before opening her own law firm in 2023. As of 2024, she was selected to Rising Stars for 2024 Super Lawyers of Colorado and was also named as the Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys . Ashlee also serves on the Board for the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association Foundation. All of her own hardships and achievements in life have made her relatable, reliable, and reasonable. Ashlee believes her personal drive regarding these different disciplines will help benefit you and your case. After all, we are all in this world and life together, book a free consult now!
