- Practice Group Leader of Compliance and Supervising Attorney of Foreclosure
Ashley Elmore Drew
Ashley Elmore Drew serves as the Supervising Attorney of Howard Law’s Foreclosure Practice and leads the firm’s Compliance Practice Group. She provides strategic oversight of foreclosure operations while ensuring that the firm’s practices remain aligned with evolving federal, state, investor, and agency requirements.
Practice Areas
Education
- M.A. degree from University of Central Florida (2004)
- Stetson University College of Law (2009)
Location
- Boca Raton, FL
Ashley plays a central leadership role at Howard Law, bridging legal strategy with operational compliance. As Supervising Attorney, she oversees the firm’s foreclosure teams while guiding compliance initiatives designed to ensure consistency, defensibility, and efficiency across jurisdictions. Her work focuses on building systems and processes that withstand regulatory scrutiny while supporting effective case progression.
With a deep understanding of the mortgage-servicing and default-law landscape, Ashley brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to managing complex portfolios. Clients value her ability to anticipate regulatory shifts, interpret evolving guidance, and translate those changes into practical, actionable strategies.
Ashley has extensive experience representing mortgage servicers, investors, and financial institutions in residential and commercial foreclosure actions, defensive litigation, and regulatory audits. Her background includes advising on procedural challenges, compliance obligations, and risk exposure throughout the foreclosure lifecycle.
In addition to supervising active foreclosure matters, Ashley leads the firm’s compliance efforts, including policy development, quality-control programs, and risk assessments tied to foreclosure practice, agency guidelines, and client-specific requirements. She works closely with institutional clients to support audit responses, improve internal workflows, and maintain operational alignment across jurisdictions.
Her experience allows her to navigate both the legal and operational dimensions of default servicing, making her a trusted advisor for clients seeking consistency, risk mitigation, and long-term process stability.
Ashley is widely respected within the mortgage-servicing and default-law community for her practical insight and leadership. She is a frequent speaker at CLE programs, industry conferences, and client trainings, and she regularly publishes articles and regulatory updates addressing foreclosure law, compliance trends, and litigation risk management.
Her thought leadership reflects a balanced, operations-aware perspective grounded in real-world foreclosure practice. Colleagues and clients alike recognize her for her clarity, diligence, and commitment to building compliant, defensible, and efficient legal processes.