ASHLEY S. HEGEDUS
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Strategic Senior In-House Counsel with 13 years of experience advising executive leadership in complex, multi-entity organizations. Expertise in employment law, investigations, litigation strategy, and enterprise risk management. Delivered actionable legal guidance that aligns with business objectives, led high-stakes matters, and strengthened compliance frameworks to support growth.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate General Counsel
BroadStreet Partners Group, LLC
Columbus, OH
08.2021 - Current
- Work closely with executive leadership and serve as Associate General Counsel for BroadStreet and its 30 affiliates located across the country and internationally
- Provide practical and business-oriented legal advice and counseling on a range of employment issues, including: hiring, performance management, employee relations, terminations, leaves of absence and accommodations, wage and hour compliance, internal investigations, compensation, benefits, and privacy
- Oversee, direct and provide employment advice with respect to internal investigations
- Investigated, negotiated, and resolved pre-litigation claims and administrative charges, serving as subject matter expert for employment-related litigation matters
- Managed employment-related litigation by responding to attorney demand letters, negotiating resolutions of claims, and advising executive leadership on corrective actions
- Develop, draft and implement a variety of workplace policies, employee training and employment-related templates and agreements
- Analyze and draft restrictive covenants for use in employment agreements, operating agreements, and equity transaction agreements
- Investigate and respond to administrative complaints (including EEOC and state level administrative agency charges)
- Support acquisition team by performing due diligence on employment-related issues and drafting transactional documents related to such employment-related issues
- Draft employee equity transaction documents and lead internal process related to same
- Manage outside counsel for select non-employment litigation matters, including errors and omissions, professional liability, and contract claims, as well as third-party discovery issues
- Collaborate with internal audit and security departments regarding data privacy and cyber security matters
- Train and educate the company and its affiliates regarding legislative updates, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal requirements
- Interact with executive team and engage in cross-departmental collaboration regarding various legal matters
- Draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements
- Prepare memoranda, correspondence, legal opinions and other legal documents for company review and utilization
- Assist company with state licensing requirements and other corporate governance matters
- Assist with organizing and presenting at companywide conferences and seminars
- Serve as member of companys ESG committee, HR Working Group committee, E&O claims review committee, and 401k committee
Senior Counsel
Beam Dental
Columbus, OH
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed and oversaw litigation portfolio and served as liaison with outside counsel on litigation matters
- Mitigated legal risk through design and implementation of company policies and procedures
- Ensured company compliance with all applicable state laws, federal laws and other industry regulations
- Acted as primary point of contact for HIPAA, privacy, and data security compliance
- Acted as legal advisor and primary point of contact for Human Resources and Talent Management
- Provided legal support on FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and all other employment related matters
- Collaborated with executive team and cross-departmental stakeholders on various legal matters
- Participated in the development and implementation of risk management and compliance strategies
- Trained and educated the company regarding legislative updates, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal requirements
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated various commercial contracts and agreements
- Organized and administered third-party and internal audits to identify legal risks.
- Prepared memoranda, correspondence, legal opinions and other legal documents for company review and utilization
- Assisted the company with state licensing requirements related to the health insurance industry
- Conducted legal research concerning various legal issues
- Created and maintained various 50 state analyses for company review and utilization
- Served on the company's crisis response team in response to COVID-19
Assistant Legal Counsel
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Served in a fiduciary capacity as legal consultant by providing legal advice and consultation to agency administrative personnel
- Delivered legal advice and consultation to Human Resources, enhancing compliance and employee relations.
- Provided legal support on FMLA and ADA matters
- Approved all settlements and appeals regarding Workers Compensation claims
- Provided advisory services to the Department of Safety and Workers Compensation Program
- Facilitated review, assessment, negotiation, resolution, settlement, and litigation of complex legal matters to mitigate risk and protect agency interests.
- Oversaw litigation matters and coordinated with Ohio Attorney General, ensuring effective representation and legal strategy.
- Performed risk management assessments and participated in the development and implementation of risk management and compliance strategies
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and business affiliation agreements
- Prepared memoranda, correspondence, legal opinions and other legal documents for agency review and utilization
Associate Attorney
Newhouse, Prophater, Kolman & Hogan, LLC
Columbus, OH
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Specialized in litigation relevant to labor and employment law
- Drafted briefs, motions and responsive memoranda before federal courts, state courts, and administrative tribunals
- Drafted and revised settlement agreements related to various legal issues
- Conducted witness interviews in preparation of drafting briefs, motions and responsive memoranda
- Defended, participated in and prepared for deposition questioning of parties and witnesses
- Managed the discovery process by organizing evidence and documentation for legal cases., disclosures and other relevant evidentiary matters
- Conducted preliminary consultations with prospective clients to establish and grow client base
Law Clerk
Franklin County Municipal Court
Columbus, OH
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Prepared memoranda and entries for judges and magistrates on various legal matters to facilitate decision-making
- Conducted legal research on civil and criminal issues to support case preparation
- Conducted interviews and recommended dispositions of driving privileges to inform legal outcomes
- Attended civil and criminal court sessions to gain insights into legal processes.
Legal Intern
Fishel, Hass, Kim & Albrecht LLP
Columbus, OH
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Drafted and revised briefs for motions, improving clarity and support for case arguments.
- Conducted legal research on labor and employment law issues.
- Participated in depositions, negotiations, and arbitrations involving labor and employment disputes.
- Assisted with labor arbitration preparation by collecting documentation and evidence for mediations and negotiations.
- Created presentations on legal topics for multiple organizations, improving understanding of complex issues.
- Prepared subpoenas and legal memoranda.
- Wrote articles for quarterly firm newsletter.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Columbus, OH05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2009
Skills
- Employment Law Investigations Litigation Strategy Multi‑State Compliance Commercial Contracting Restrictive Covenants Equity Agreements M&A Due Diligence Corporate Governance Risk Mitigation Policy Development Training & Compliance Programs Cross‑Functional Leadership Executive Advising Regulatory Interpretation Strategic Communication
- Employment law
- Workplace investigations
- Restrictive covenants
Certification
Attorney at Law, State of Ohio, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Notary Public, State of Ohio
Community Service and Activities
- Ohio Legal Help, Pro bono volunteer, 2023, Present, Pro bono volunteer for Ohio Legal Help 2023-Present
- Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, Member, 2021, Present, Member of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers 2021-Present
- Association of Corporate Counsel, Member, 2019, Present, Member of the Association of Corporate Counsel, 2019-Present
- Tri-Village Rotary, Member, Chair of Dictionary Project, 2015, 2016, Member Tri-Village Rotary, 2015-2016, Chair of Dictionary Project
- Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association, Member, 2013, 2021, Member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association, 2013-2021
- Student Bar Association, OSBA/ABA representative, 2010, 2010, Student Bar Association, OSBA/ABA representative, 2010
- Youth for Justice, project evaluator, 2009, 2010, Youth for Justice, project evaluator, 2009-2010
Affiliations
- Member of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers 2021-Present
- Member of the Association of Corporate Counsel, 2019-Present
- Member Tri-Village Rotary, 2015-2016, Chair of Dictionary Project
- Member of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association, 2013-2021
- Student Bar Association, OSBA/ABA representative, 2010
- Youth for Justice, project evaluator, 2009-2010
Timeline
Associate General Counsel
BroadStreet Partners Group, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Senior Counsel
Beam Dental
11.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Legal Counsel
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
08.2016 - 11.2019
Associate Attorney
Newhouse, Prophater, Kolman & Hogan, LLC
07.2013 - 07.2016
Law Clerk
Franklin County Municipal Court
10.2012 - 06.2013
Legal Intern
Fishel, Hass, Kim & Albrecht LLP
01.2011 - 10.2012
Juris Doctorate -
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Miami University