About Pamela Lewis Ashby

Pamela Lewis Ashby is an accomplished employment, civil litigation, and family law attorney based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serving clients throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the greater Washington, D.C. area. With a rich and varied career spanning law, human resources, and executive management, Pam brings a rare and balanced perspective to each case she handles — one grounded in empathy, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of workplace and family dynamics.

Before joining Jackson & Associates as Of Counsel, Pam worked as a Vice President and Director of Human Resources for major healthcare systems in the DMV area and held senior legal and HR advisory roles for multiple organizations. This unique experience representing both management and employees gives her invaluable insight into what truly matters on both sides of the table — whether in labor disputes, employment claims, or family conflicts.

In the courtroom and at the negotiation table alike, Pam is known for her integrity, preparation, and persuasive advocacy. She combines her executive-level HR experience with her strong legal acumen to help clients resolve disputes efficiently, fairly, and strategically.

Areas of Practice

• Employment & Labor Law
  • Discrimination (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA)
  • Wrongful Termination & Retaliation
  • Wage & Hour Claims (Unpaid Wages, Overtime, Minimum Wage)
  • Failure to Accommodate & Workplace Harassment
  • Federal Employee & Contractor Disputes
  • Labor/Management Negotiations & Arbitration
• Family Law
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Custody & Support
  • Property Division & Marital Disputes
• Personal Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Premises Liability
• Immigration Law
• General Civil Litigation

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Howard University
  Major: English

Bar & Court Admissions

• Maryland
• Virginia
• U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Professional Certifications

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Professional Experience

• Of Counsel – Jackson & Associates
• Vice President, Human Resources – MSH, Inc.
• Vice President, Human Resources – Union Memorial Hospital
• Director, Human Resources – Greater Southeast Community Hospital
• Director, Legal Support / Policies & Practices – Washington Hospital Center
• Attorney – Baylor & Jackson, PLLC
• Principal Attorney – Law Office of Pamela L. Ashby, LLC
• Law Clerk – Maryland Court of Appeals
• Law Clerk – Maryland Court of Special Appeals

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

• Maryland State Bar Association
• Virginia State Bar
• American Bar Association
• The Women’s Law Center of Maryland – Pro Bono Contributor

Pro Bono & Community Service

Deeply committed to advancing equality and access to justice, Pam volunteers her time with the Women’s Law Center of Maryland and other community legal initiatives. Her passion for mentorship and advocacy continues to inspire the next generation of women in law and business.

Experience & Philosophy

Pam’s clients value her calm demeanor, direct communication, and practical solutions. Whether she’s resolving a workplace discrimination case, negotiating a divorce settlement, or litigating a contract dispute, her mission remains the same: to empower clients with knowledge, protect their rights, and achieve just results with integrity.

Her dual perspective — from both the boardroom and the courtroom — gives her clients a decisive advantage in cases involving employment, labor, and family law complexities.

Contact

Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Phone: (301) 264-7082
Fax: 301-883-0801
Of Counsel: Jackson & Associates

Fantastic Lawyers Editorial

“Pamela Lewis Ashby brings over 25 years of cross-sector expertise to Maryland and Virginia clients — combining legal excellence with executive-level HR insight. Her balanced, strategic approach to employment, family, and civil litigation matters makes her one of the most versatile and trusted attorneys in the region.”