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Tonkon Torp Welcomes Olivia Ashé to its Litigation Department
January 31, 2025
Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 31, 2025) Tonkon Torp LLP is excited to welcome attorney Olivia Ashé (Ah-Shay) to its Litigation Department. Ashé’s practice is focused on complex commercial civil matters for businesses and individuals and she has extensive experience managing discovery and developing strategies to resolve or avoid disputes.
“We are thrilled to have Olivia join us,” shared Caroline Harris Crowne, Co-Chair of Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department. “Olivia has already demonstrated that she will be a strong asset for our team and clients. We look forward to supporting the growth of her practice at Tonkon Torp.”
Ashé is valued for her level-headed judgment, collaborative mindset, and ability to balance economic and business realities when navigating complex decisions. She addresses every stage of a matter with care, ensuring that nuanced issues are well considered, and that solutions are tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Ashé regularly works within Oregon’s environmental and agriculture sectors as a founding board member of the Black Oregon Land Trust, a nonprofit working to ensure that Black communities have secure and affordable land access, protected ecosystems, and earth stewardship skills.
“I chose to join Tonkon Torp because of its deep commitment to serving Portland businesses and being a steward of the community,” said Ashé. “The firm’s reputation for excellence is matched by a culture of collaboration and care—where colleagues support one another and work together to provide solutions for clients. I was drawn to the opportunity to work alongside attorneys who excel in their practice, and also share a communal ethos, valuing mentorship and a dedication to the city we serve.”
Prior to joining Tonkon Torp, Olivia was a litigation associate at K&L Gates with a practice covering commercial, environmental, and land use disputes. Before her law career, she served as a pastor and the co-director of a nonprofit. While attending Loyola University Chicago School of Law, served as a mediator for small claims court with the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago and worked as a judicial extern for former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Adrienne Nelson.
About Tonkon Torp
Tonkon Torp LLP is a leading business and litigation law firm serving public companies, substantial private enterprises, entrepreneurial businesses, and individuals throughout the Northwest. Tonkon Torp is celebrating its 50th year in business! See our History Timeline for more information, or visit tonkon.com.