Ashley Fetyko

Sometimes, when looking at the career paths before us, the best thing to do is blaze an entirely new path forward. With the help of her colleagues at Tyson & Mendes, this is exactly what Ashley Fetyko did with her role at the firm. Her
title is: partner, head of growth & client engagement. “It’s a non-traditional role,” Ashley admits. “I am a partner in the law firm. I am an attorney, obviously. But I also occupy business development, growth, firm strategy, and industry innovation as well; and that’s driven a lot of the work that I do.”

That work has led Ashley in interesting directions on topics crucial to claims and litigation management. She played a
key role in analyzing vital data regarding, and pioneering counterstrategies to, the massive and growing problem of nuclear verdicts. She is a major force behind The Apex, Tyson & Mendes’ data-driven litigation strategy.

Ashley values the work, but is most proud of crafting the role that has enabled it—a unique role that has allowed her to creatively leverage her existing skills and strengths while constantly developing new ones. Ashley says, “I really have been able to make it my own because the needs of the firm and the needs of the industry have guided where we have gone. But my own goals and expertise—and areas of interest—have shaped the role to get us there.”

For young professionals looking to blaze their own paths in the industry, Ashley advises, “If you have an idea of the
role you want to carve out, break down into pieces what it’s going to take for you to get there, even if it’s a role you
haven’t seen before.”