By Dion Davi

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Ashley M. Haws, a beautiful and brilliant rising star in the legal community. Ashley brought a warm smile and very positive outlook to every situation. She was loved by all that met her. The law profession and the world have lost someone that was destined to do great things. Ashley was a driving force in the initial and continued growth of our law firm. She will be greatly missed by me, our staff, and everyone that she came in contact with. Our sincerest heartfelt thoughts go out to her mother Sharon, father Gary, brother Matt, family and friends.

Words to describe Ashley Haws:

• Positive
• Cheerful
• Energetic
• Fearless
• Smart
• An all around great person

Ashley graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in May 2012 and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in November 2012. She began working for the Davi Law Group in October of 2012 and was made an associate attorney on January 2, 2013. 

Prior to working for the Davi Law Group, Ashley worked for a non-profit organization, with offices in Chicago and New York, where she assisted in the creation of a published article focusing on ethics and international laws and constitutions giving rights to nature with the purpose of transforming humanity's relationship with nature.

Additionally, Ashely spent one year with the Lake County, Indiana Public Defender’s Office where she represented clients in juvenile defense matters. Immediately following law school, Ashley spent her time as a law clerk, where she worked extensively with high profile felony cases, negligence and tort matters, and family issues, among others. It was in the family law area that she found her true calling.

Beyond her legal career, Ashley is actively involved in several bar associations and community organizations. On May 29, 2014, she was sworn in for the second year of her term as Treasurer of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. Ashley was also a member of the DuPage County, Kendall County, Kane County, and Illinois State Bar Associations, as well as the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

Services are pending.