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Hali Bushman is a family law attorney admitted to practice in California. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola University New Orleans, where she graduated with cum laude honors. She was on the Dean's List, part of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society. She received the merit-based Portia Merit Scholarship throughout the duration of her law school studies and her academic success was recognized placing Ms. Bushman on the Dean's List. Ms. Bushman also received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Negotiation which recognizes law students based on their studies and is awarded to the student with the highest grade in the class.. Ms. Bushman began her professional legal experience as a student intern in New England Law’s Mediation Clinic. She gained a strong foundation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) during her clinic work and her skills were honed further through her fieldwork at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). By virtue of her work at the New England Law Mediation Clinic and as an EEOC ADR intern, Ms. Bushman learned how to conduct complicated, legal issues in a collaborative environment, and the value of mediation as an alternative to litigation.. Ms. Bushman has been active in various areas of the law including bankruptcy, real estate, and family law matters. Her experience has made her an intelligent communicator and a quick thinker. She understands the value and importance of developing a real connection with her clients and her unique background, combined with her legal experiences, has allowed her to build a strong proficiency in detailed work. The heart of Ms. Bushman’s approach values the importance of negotiation and strives to provide the best possible resolution for all concerned parties. Ms. Bushman provides compassionate representation to her clients, and she is always committed to their best interests.

Ashley W. Edwards joined Walzer Melcher with four years of experience as a litigation associate at a well-respected law firm in Sherman Oaks. Ashley successfully represented landlords and management companies of both residential and commercial properties in Los Angeles and Orange counties in all aspects of landlord-tenant, fair housing, and real estate law.. Ashley’s experience both in and out of the courtroom, coupled with her enthusiasm for the law, enable her to effectively represent her clients in all aspects of complex family law matters. Ashley recognizes each case is unique and takes time to provide her clients with thorough legal analyses and creative case strategies to guide them through the legal process in order to achieve their goals.. Prior to entering law school, Ashley graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina. After graduation, from 2009-2010, Ashley served as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America, designing a college access program for a non-profit organization in Massachusetts, formalizing sustainable partnerships with local colleges to successfully transition underserved young adults into post-secondary education. It was through her service Ashley observed the impact that laws and policies have on the individual and solidified her decision to become an attorney.. Ashley received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where she served as the Editor in Chief of the Pittsburgh Journal of Technology Law and Policy. Ashley received multiple honors in recognition of her leadership and service, including for her work as an instructor for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, where she taught constitutional law and civil rights courses.