🤘Student Spotlight: Ashley Little

For this edition of Texas Law’s Student Spotlight series, meet 3L Ashley Little!

Hometown: Dripping Springs, Texas
Degree: B.B.A., Economics, University of Georgia

Your late grandfather was a legendary athletics administrator for the Longhorns (Bill Little). Guessing you have some memories of attending Longhorn athletics events while you were growing up? 

Definitely, I’ve been wearing burnt orange since before I could walk. I’ll never forget what it felt like to hear his voice over the public address or on the radio. Since he passed, it’s been really special to go back and listen to old broadcasts and still be able to hear his voice. 

Did your experience as a dancer throughout your youth develop any characteristics that you have found to be helpful in law school? 

Absolutely. I had a dance teacher growing up who would often tell us that when we were giving less than our best, it wasn’t hurting her; it was hurting ourselves. Being taught the importance of self-discipline from a young age has helped me continue to push myself to get as much out of my education as possible. 

What advice would you give a first-year law student? 

Don’t let go of the things that made you “you” before law school. It’s easy to get buried under the pressure of your workload, but it’s crucial to continue doing the activities that bring you joy and keep you healthy outside of class. And it’s at least as important to form meaningful relationships with your colleagues while in law school as it is to make good grades.

What’s your favorite law school memory? 

Winning the Society Program’s flag football championship as a 1L is definitely up there. I can’t say that I contributed much, but forming such a close bond with my classmates early that fall has kept us close over the years. 

How has being a second-generation Texas Law student influenced your view of the law school experience (dad, David Little ’92)? 

I’m really grateful to have been exposed to legal jargon and the overall experience of law school through conversations I had with my dad when I was younger. My dad and I have become a lot closer since I started law school and it’s been fun to hear him reminisce about his time at Texas Law and as a young lawyer. He’s also been an invaluable resource for me as I’ve sought advice on the many exciting decisions you get to make in law school, especially at a school with countless incredible opportunities. 

What type of law do you envision yourself pursuing? 

I want to do commercial litigation with a focus on trial work. My favorite kinds of cases to study are those that are determined by sorting through a complex set of facts. I hope to spend a good amount of time as a young lawyer arguing motions in court and trying cases once I’m more experienced. I also plan to keep an active pro bono practice in domestic violence work.