Ashley Dawkins is an Atlanta native. She attended Xavier University of Louisiana where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She went on to attend Florida Coastal School of Law where she graduated in the top 8 percent of her class. While in law school, Mrs. Dawkins interned with Georgia State Senator Ronald Ramsey as a Legislative Law Clerk as well as interned in the CSX Corporation's Legal Department. Mrs. Dawkins also published regulatory updates as a contributor for the Coastal Updates on Regulatory Affairs and Business. After graduating from law school, Mrs. Dawkins joined Link & Smith, P.C. as a personal injury litigator in order to represent those injured or killed due to the negligence of others. Mrs. Dawkins has always had a passion for helping others and fighting for justice. As a consultant and workshop facilitator for the National Consortium for Academics and Sports, Ms. Dawkins educates and empowers individuals and organizations by inspiring values-based thinking leading to actions that promote social justice, social responsibility, and equality. Becoming a personal injury attorney has allowed her to continue to pursue this same passion.