Brent A. Ashley

“In the world of business, there is no such thing as a cookie-cutter deal. The Hirschler approach is uniquely tailored to each individual transaction so our clients can trust an effective and efficient value-add.”

Brent’s practice focuses on corporate transactions, acquisition financing and general business matters, including mergers and acquisitions, alternative entity and fund formation, business negotiations and strategic partnering transactions for a broad range of clients, including closely-held entities, middle-market companies, tax-exempt organizations and private equity sponsors.

Inspired by a number of small businesses owned and operated by his family, Brent pursued a graduate business education while studying law, which provides him the ability to take an interdisciplinary approach when addressing legal and business challenges.  Before joining the firm, Brent clerked for Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III of the Delaware Court of Chancery and President Judge Jan R. Jurden of the Delaware Superior Court.  While attending Virginia Tech as an undergraduate, Brent served as Student Government President.  He remains active in the Hokie community and serves as a member on the University’s Young Alumni Board.

Professional Affiliations

Virginia State Bar

City of Richmond Bar Association, Business Section

American Bar Association, Business Section

Delaware State Bar Association, Corporate Law Section

Business and Civic Organizations

Member, Virginia Tech Young Alumni Board

Advisory Council Member, Virginia21

Volunteer, Special Olympics Delaware

Local Action Group Leader, OneVirginia2021

Pro Bono Attorney, Hotline Attorney Project for the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

When he’s not cheering Hokie sports teams to victory, Brent can be found outdoors hiking Virginia with his wife and dogs, working his way through his “Bucket List Breweries,” kicking back to live music or exploring a new place and culture during his travels. Italy, Kiawah Island, Senegal and Key West are among his favorite destinations. Brent is a proud collector of vinyl records, books and board games, especially first pressings and editions.