Ashleigh Raso Attorney

Ashleigh Raso

Founding Partner

Email : araso@nighgoldenberg.com

Phone : 612-656-8002

Staff : Melanie Frenz (mfrenz@nighgoldenberg.com)

Biography

Ashleigh Raso is a founding partner at Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn, practicing product liability law with a focus on medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs. Based in Minneapolis, she is dedicated to representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, striving to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve.

Ashleigh’s commitment to justice was inspired by personal experiences in her youth, leading her to pursue a legal career where she could advocate for others. She holds a B.A. and B.S. from Winona State University and earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 2012.

Throughout her career, Ashleigh has held significant leadership roles in mass tort litigation, including serving as Liaison Counsel for the Florida Exactech Litigation and holding positions in various federal multidistrict litigations. Her peers have recognized her contributions with numerous awards, such as the AAJ Above and Beyond Award and the Widemann & Wysocki Award.

Beyond her legal practice, Ashleigh is actively involved in the legal community, having volunteered for several different organizations as well as chairing the New Lawyers Division early in her career for both the Minnesota Association of Justice and American Association of Justice. Ashleigh also chaired the LGBT Caucus for the American Association for Justice.

In her personal time, Ashleigh enjoys hiking, playing volleyball, powerlifting, and spending time with her dog, Baileigh.

Practice Areas

BAR ADMISSIONS

2012, Minnesota

Education

Leadership Positions

Honors and Awards

  • 2016 AAJ Above and Beyond Award
  • 2017 Widemann & Wysocki Award
  • 2017 AAJ Above and Beyond Award
  • 2017 MAJ Excellence Award
  • 2017 LGBT Founders Award
  • 2017-2018 Centurion Award
  • 2018-2019 NLD Secretary
  • 2018-2019 AAJ Above and Beyond Award
  • 2019-2020 Treasurer Award
  • 2020 AAJ Certificate of Recognition
  • 2021 NLD Chair Elect Award
  • 2022 NLD Chair Award
  • 2022 Widemann & Wysocki Award
  • 2024 Member of Year, Minnesota Association of Justice

Presentations & Publications

  • Imbecile, Trial Magazine
  • What are the Different
  • Social Media Platforms and How Might they Impact Your Practice? Minnesota Trial Magazine, Winter 2017
  • Closing the Gender Gap, American Association for Justice, Winter 2016
  • Mass Tort Update, Minnesota Trial Magazine, Winter 2016
  • Elevating the Argument for Consolidation, Trial Magazine, 2022
  • Relationship Currency, WTLC, 2022
  • The Road to Partnership, New Lawyers Bootcamp 2022, 2023
  • The Power of Rhetorical Questions, New Lawyers Bootcamp 2022, 2023
  • Client Intake, American Association of Justice 2023
  • The Dos and Don’t have AI, Minnesota Association of Justice

Professional Associations and Memberships

Recent Speaking Engagements

  • Feb 2025, Harris Martin- How to End the Meet and Confer
  • Feb 2025, Harris Martin- Depo Provera: How Injured is My Client?
  • Dec 2024, Harris Martin- Oxbryta
  • Oct 2024, Harris Martin- Amended Rule 702 and Daubert
  • Sep 2024, MN Women’s Lawyers: Using AI and Social Media
  • June 2024, Wyoming Trial Lawyers, SOPs for Lawyers
  • March 2024, Harris Martin, Video Game Intake Criteria
  • Dec 2023, MAJ, Business of Law, Using AI in Your Practice
  • Sep 2023, MAJ, Deposition Techniques
  • Sep 2023, MAJ, The Road to Partnership

Ashleigh Raso's Current Litigations

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