Ashley Kirkwood | How to Be a Law Firm Owner and a Paid Speaker

Episode #111

We’re excited to welcome Ashley Kirkwood to this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast. After graduating with honors from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Ashley began her career at one of the largest and most profitable law firms in the world, Kirkland & Ellis.


Ashley was living the dream as a well paid corporate lawyer but when she changed firms based on an offer she couldn't refuse, the dream soured quickly. She knew there had to be a better way than stuck in a firm that didn't fit. In our interview, we discuss the big shifts she made, and secrets to her success. Plus, 

  • How to play to your strengths to increase your impact
  • How to get paid top dollar as a speaker
  • The secret to scaling your own law firm so you are no longer needed for the day-to-day operations
  • Her important message to other women law firm owners
  • And more.