Ashley Houlihan
International Law & ESG Advisor | Helping Global Businesses Navigate Human Rights, Sustainability & Cross-Border Compliance | Founding Partner at Cox O’Brien LLP
- Role
- Partner at O\'brien Law
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashley Houlihan
Attorney and strategist bridging public-sector governance experience with emerging expertise in international economic policy, corporate governance, human rights, and sustainability. As former General Counsel for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office, I built the first in-house legal department in Florida’s county election system, managing legal operations for over one million voters, defending election integrity, and drafting state-leading policies.With my M.A. in Global Economic Affairs from the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School, focused on Corporate Governance, Human Rights, and Sustainability, I’m pivoting my practice to help organizations navigate the intersection of law, economics, and social impact. In my current role as Legal Consultant, I advise government entities, venture capital firms, and global beverage industry stakeholders on cross-border compliance, licensing, and ESG strategy.Key strengths- Designing legal frameworks that balance regulatory compliance with ethical business practice- Translating complex election-law and human-rights principles into actionable policy and corporate governance solutions- Guiding international trade clients through import/export licensing, tariff risk, and sustainability requirements- Mentoring emerging legal professionals and collaborating on interdisciplinary research in ethics and economicsMy goal is to apply rigorous legal analysis and economic insight to strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and integrate sustainability into corporate strategy worldwide. a•••••@coxobrien.com | coxobrien.com |#LegalInnovation #GlobalEconomics #ESG #HumanRights #Sustainability
Experience
Partner
Jun 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US
Education
University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
Master's degree, Global Economic Affairs and Corporate Governance
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Spanish, International Relations
2008 — 2012
Florida State University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2013 — 2016
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