Kenneth Ashton

Ken Ashton advises start-up, emerging growth and mature companies in a variety of business transactions. He also represents private equity funds, strategic buyers, and commercial and private lenders.

Representative Presentations and Publications

•“Professionalism & Civility for Transactional Attorneys,” Co-Presenter, Utah State Bar Summer Convention, Sun Valley, Idaho (July 27, 2018)
• Legal Entities, Presenter, Utah Association of Professional Landmen Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah (April 2014)
• Broker-Dealer: Never Make Registration Decisions Based on Assumptions , Contributor, VC Experts (October 24, 2013)
• Mid-Career Crisis or Success? The Business Lawyer’s Essential Toolkit Part 2, Co-Presenter, Utah Bar Convention, Snowmass Village, Colorado (July 18, 2013)

Professional Recognition and Awards

•The Best Lawyers in America , Corporate Law (2020)
•Utah Legal Elite: Corporate Law and Transactions, Utah Business Magazine (2016)
•Up and Coming (2012)
•Utah State Bar Business Law Section, Practitioner of the Year (2019)

Community Involvement

•Young Benefactors of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Past Executive Committee Member

Other Professional Experience

•Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Associate (2001-2004)

Related News & Events

• Mar 18
Utah Legal Elite Recognizes 23 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Feb 12
25 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to 2015 Utah Legal Elite

• Oct 24
Broker-Dealer: Never Make Registration Decisions Based on Assumptions
VC Experts

• Jan 05
15 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to 2012 Utah Legal Elite

• Jan 03
Snell & Wilmer Names 11 New Partners

Related Publications

• Jan 04
Corporate Communicator - January 2010 Preparation Guide for the Upcoming Annual Report and Proxy Season