ASHLEY JERBIC
San Jose,CA
Summary
Ashley leads compliance efforts for the Employee Relations Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, ensuring VTA meets SB 553 requirements through effective communication with stakeholders and supervisors. She developed key training resources, including the Workplace Investigation Basics Training Guide and the Workplace Violence Log Qualifying Entry Guide, which she delivers through quarterly HR Academy trainings and roundtables. Over the past year, Ashley has also developed and presented multiple supervisory trainings, including HR Academy courses (ER 101, Discipline, Investigations) and Collective Bargaining Agreement updates for AFSCME and SEIU, delivering these sessions multiple times in 2025. Her role also includes partnering with supervisors on grievance hearings, discipline guidance and reviews, SAP monitoring, and Substance Abuse Program compliance. This time-sensitive work requires strong ethical judgment, accountability, thriving in a high-pressure environment, and strong decision-making skills, qualities Ashley consistently demonstrates to support her team and uphold the Agency’s policies, values, and mission.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Analyst - Employee Relations & Substance Abuse
Valley Transportation Authority
San Jose, California
06.2024 - Current
- Leads workplace investigations related to harassment, fraud, workplace violence, VTA Policy 410 violations, and various other issues involving potential employee misconduct.
- Guiding and supporting supervisors through grievances, providing disciplinary guidance to supervisors, monitoring discipline entries through SAP, providing Investigation Basic Workshops and Workplace Violence training related to SB553 to supervisors.
- In this past year, she served on the SEIU and AFSCME Negotiation's teams and her attention to detail and timely summaries were well-received and praised by VTA stakeholders.
HR Analyst - Civil Rights Workplace Investigations
Valley Transportation Authority
San Jose, California
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted civil rights investigations that involved a variety of issues including discrimination based on disability (ADA), sexual harassment, race discrimination, retaliation, and concerns which specifically violated VTA Policy 2120 (Sexual and Other Forms of Harassment, Discrimination, or Retaliation).
Sales Account Executive
TransPerfect
San Francisco, California
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented new cross-functional Go-to-Market model to enable profitable growth.
- Initiated and drove new business development and account management within eDiscovery and translation services for over 150 new clients through new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. From these efforts, sales increased by 30% in eight months.
- Developed customized proposals based on client needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained CRM system for tracking sales activities and client interactions.
- Negotiated contract terms to align with client expectations and company policies.
HR & Workforce Planning Consultant
Iron Butterfly Consulting
Cupertino, California
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and recommended retention packages for top talent.
- Worked with clients to identify key sources of risk, establish risk appetite, and mitigation plans.
- Implemented company HR policies, managed incoming compliance inquiries, and conducted standards of business conduct / ethics training for management and employees.
- Led project planning sessions with clients to define objectives and expectations.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to address concerns and gather feedback.
- Created detailed reports summarizing project progress and challenges faced.
- Conducted research to create detailed reports for clients on the local market and regulatory landscape.
Law Clerk, Pro Bono
Center for Families, Children, & the Courts (CFCC)
San Francisco, California
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Researched case law and wrote case summaries for: The 2nd edition of Judge Edwards' book, Reasonable Efforts: A Judicial Perspective, which was published in 2022 by NCJFCJ. My contributions to the book are acknowledged in the Forward.
Law Clerk, Summer Intern
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) Program
Pasadena, California
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Researched and drafted pleadings and motions for Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcies.
- Published a research paper arguing for the award of penalties to the creditor for continuing to send foreclosure notifications to the debtor once they have been cleared of bankruptcy charges.
- Researched legal precedents for bankruptcy cases and prepared briefs.
- Drafted judicial opinions and orders for the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel.
Graduate Research Assistant
UC Davis Law
Davis, California
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Contributed legal research to Professor Tina Comb's book, Corporate Governance, Responsibility & Ethics, focusing on the need for Diversity & Inclusion within the workforce and the progression of ESG regulations.
- Managed case files and documentation to ensure organized records.
- Analyzed case law and prepared summaries for reference materials.
- Collaborated with peers on research initiatives within the legal studies program.
- Reviewed and edited scholarly articles to maintain clarity and accuracy.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings in preparation for data analysis.
- Organized, managed, and maintained UC Davis Law Workday database for research projects.
- Coordinated meetings and workshops for law students and faculty collaboration.
Law Clerk, Spring Intern
Hirst Law Group, P.C.
Davis, California
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Researched and drafted legal briefs.
- Assisted in preparations with mediations, negotiations, and arbitrations.
- Planned and scheduled investigative interviews.
- Conducted investigations under Title VII, ADEA, and WPA.
- Analyzed facts gathered from investigations and provided concluding recommendations to senior attorneys.
- Drafted investigative reports.
- Drafted legal pleadings, motions, and researched memoranda.
- Drafted settlement agreements and NDAs.
- Assisted with development of trial exhibits.
- Prepared comprehensive witness summaries for depositions and trials.
- Drafted summary deposition motions and requests for discovery.
- Prepared case summaries in retaliation and whistleblower lawsuits.
Law Clerk, Summer Intern
U.S. Las Vegas Bankruptcy Court
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Drafted briefs, motions, and wrote legal memoranda. Argued for the 'New Fair Ground of Doubt,' an objective standard, and application as a final research product regarding Supreme Court case, Taggert v. Lorenzen.
- Proficient in Lexus Nexus, Westlaw, and Pacer.
- Researched legal precedents for bankruptcy cases and prepared briefs.
- Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
- Assisted Judge Nakagawa in analyzing complex bankruptcy appeals and decisions.
- Attended hearings in order to observe proceedings and document results.
Law Clerk, Volunteer Intern
Judicial Council: Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC)
San Francisco, California
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Evaluated case law, edited publications, planned strategy sessions for supervising attorneys.
- Prepared curricula, online guide, MCLE ethics course. Contributed to research, writing, and granted personal recognition. Please see: Judge Leonard Edwards (Ret.), An Update on the Case of Katie A. v. Bonta, The Bench, Fall 2018, at 23.
- Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
Assistant Paralegal
Fragomen, Del Rey, Berson, & Lowey, LLP
Santa Clara, California
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed case scheduling system, tracking all relevant deadlines for Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) for H-1B visas and I-9 compliance.
- Assisted client inquiries and suggested recommendation on course of actions involving immigration status.
- Prepared legal documents for immigration cases under attorney supervision.
- Organized case files and maintained document management systems efficiently.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and update case status.
- Managed deadlines for filing documents to ensure timely submissions.
Education
Juris Doctorate - Law
UC Davis Law
Davis, CA05.2021
BA of Arts - Art History & Art Practice
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2016
Skills
- Workplace and civil rights investigations
- CA Employment Law
- Protected leaves of absence
- Training, public speaking
- Analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and structured approach to problem solving
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Adaptable and excels in a high performance environment
Credentials, Trainings, and Certifications
- SHRM - CA Employment Law Credential Completed in 2023
- SHRM - Workplace Investigations Credential Completed in 2023
- State of California - Sexual Harassment and Abusive conduct Prevention Training Credential Completed in 2024
- Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - Training Academy for Workplace Investigators: Core Principals, Skills & Practices for Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations Credential Completed in 2024
- Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - "Union Access Rights and Employer Rights " - Completed Training 2025
- AWI Workplace Investigations - "Evidence, Interviewing & Credibility" - Completed Training 2025
- AWI Workplace Investigations - "Report Writing Workshop 1" - Completed Training 2025
- AWI Virtual Workplace Investigation – "Public Sector Supplement" - Completed Training 2025
- AWI "AI Investigations" - Completed Training 2025
- AWI "Workplace Credibility Workshop" - Completed Training 2025
- AWI "Report Writing Workshop 2" - Completed Training 2025
Affiliations
ABA Business & Technology Law Society Working Group - Active Member of ABA Working Group · Mar 2022 – Present
- This group regularly meets to discuss the changing landscape of Artificial Intelligence and how it will impact the legal environment by adding value to businesses through innovation in products, services and human resource roles that support legal.
Grants And Internships
- Internship at ABA Working Group on Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Arizona, 01/01/20, 02/29/20
- Internship at ABA Working Group on Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Austin, TX, 12/01/22, 01/31/23, Grant recipient for ABA, 'Innovations in Data Privacy Law.'
Timeline
HR Analyst - Employee Relations & Substance Abuse
Valley Transportation Authority
06.2024 - Current
HR Analyst - Civil Rights Workplace Investigations
Valley Transportation Authority
01.2024 - 06.2024
Sales Account Executive
TransPerfect
08.2022 - 07.2023
HR & Workforce Planning Consultant
Iron Butterfly Consulting
08.2021 - 08.2022
Law Clerk, Pro Bono
Center for Families, Children, & the Courts (CFCC)
06.2020 - 08.2020
Law Clerk, Summer Intern
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) Program
05.2020 - 08.2020
Law Clerk, Spring Intern
Hirst Law Group, P.C.
01.2020 - 05.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
UC Davis Law
08.2019 - 12.2020
Law Clerk, Summer Intern
U.S. Las Vegas Bankruptcy Court
05.2019 - 08.2019
Law Clerk, Volunteer Intern
Judicial Council: Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC)
09.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Paralegal
Fragomen, Del Rey, Berson, & Lowey, LLP
03.2017 - 09.2017
Juris Doctorate - Law
UC Davis Law
BA of Arts - Art History & Art Practice
UC Berkeley