Ashley Heilprin Appointed as Louisiana ACLU National Board Representative

NEW ORLEANS, La. – April 17, 2023 - Phelps partner Ashley Heilprin was selected as the Louisiana affiliate representative for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Board.   

“As a former board member, I know firsthand the important work of ACLU,” said Phelps Vice-Managing Partner Kim Boyle. “I know the organization and Louisiana will be well-served with an advocate like Ashley on the board.”

The ACLU is a nonprofit organization that works to defend and protect the individual liberties and civil rights guaranteed to citizens of the United States. ACLU’s Louisiana affiliate carries on the organization’s mission to support the rights guaranteed to its residents by the Constitution and national and state laws. As the National Board Representative for Louisiana, Ashley will attend board meetings throughout the year and represent the interests of the local affiliate and community on a national level.

Ashley is a partner in the firm’s New Orleans litigation group. With a focus in commercial and tort litigation, she helps clients resolve First Amendment, intellectual property, privacy, casualty and general business issues. In addition to her practice, Ashley is a leader in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation and frequently presents at seminars and conferences concerning litigation topics.

“I am honored to serve as the national board representative for the ACLU of Louisiana and continue to fight for the civil liberties of people in our community,” Ashley said. “I look forward to enhancing my appreciation of critical constitutional questions through this leadership role.”