Speaking from Experience
Ashley N. Cloud, Esq., MBA is a sought-after speaker, attorney, and business strategist who educates and empowers audiences at the intersection of law, entrepreneurship, and personal development. With a focus on legal protection, business strategy, personal branding, mentorship, and lawyer wellbeing, Ashley creates space for creatives and professionals to gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to thrive.
Ashley has delivered impactful talks and workshops for institutions such as Parsons School of Design, Harlem Fashion Week, the New York City Bar Association, and Made in New York. Whether she's speaking to aspiring designers, founders, or legal professionals, Ashley brings warmth, authenticity, and practical insight to any audience she serves.
Previous Speaking Engagements Include:
Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents, New York College of Technology
A Review of the Impact of the Copyright Act of 1909, American Bar Association
Mental Health in the Legal Profession, Wellbeing at Work Conference
Intellectual Property and Business Law for Fashion Designers, Made in New York
Business & Brand Protection, Parsons School of Design (Guest Lecturer)
Guest: Intellectual Property, NPR’s The Indicator Podcast
Brand Strategy and Trademark Protection Masterclass, Beyond the Logo
Creative Toolkit: Business Law & Taxes, People Behind the Hustle
Host & Fashion Law Workshop Leader, The Fashion Law Africa Summit
Masterclass: Networking and Maintaining Your Personal Brand, National Black Pre-Law Conference
Essentials in Navigating Legal Compliance & Strategy Masterclass, RAISEFashion
Business Startup Basics, Parsons School of Design (Guest Lecturer)
Diversity in the Fashion Industry, New York City Bar Association
Business of Fashion Symposium, Harlem Fashion Week
Masterclass: Networking and Maintaining Your Personal Brand, National Black Pre-Law Conference
Growing a Dance Business to Scale, Dance NYC
Cultural Appropriation in the Fashion Industry, New York City Bar Association
Feature, High on Feminism Podcast
