Overview

Asher Young counsels clients seeking guidance on a range of government contracting, regulatory compliance and education law matters across local, state and federal landscapes.

Prior Experience

Before joining the firm, Asher served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell at the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, where he helped draft opinions and prepared bench memoranda for pending cases. Asher first joined Faegre Drinker as a summer associate, where he drafted motions in limine, subpoena requests and motions for summary judgment for business and environmental matters. As a legal intern with the Administrative Conference of the United States, Asher conducted extensive federal administrative law research and tracked and analyzed legislative proposals affecting federal agencies. Before his career in law, Asher was an associate at a civic sector consulting firm, where he counseled nonprofits, government agencies and philanthropies on program design and strategic planning.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Asher is an avid baseball fan and enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and visiting museums around D.C.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Not admitted to practice in D.C.

Education

Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, Temple Law Review (articles editor) (2024)

Wesleyan University
B.A. in Government and Spanish (2017)

Insights & Events

Latest
最新 February 2025

U.S. Department of Education Issues ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter That Reflects an Expansion of Title VI Under Students for Fair Admissions to Limit All Forms of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities

Guidance From ED’s Office for Civil Rights Significantly Expands the Scope of the Students for Fair Admissions Ruling Beyond Admissions and May Affect Continued Receipt of Federal Funds
8 min read  
最新 February 2025

Impact of Recent Executive Orders Regarding DEI and Affirmative Action in Higher Education

Executive Order Aims to End DEI at Higher Education Institutions and Enforce Greater Compliance With Students for Fair Admissions Ruling
6 min read  
最新 January 2025

Responding to Recent Guidance on OMB’s Temporary Pause of Federal Financial Assistance Programs

Broad Scope of OMB Memo M-25-13 Could Affect Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients Across Industries
9 min read  
January 2025

Federal Highway Administration Ends General Waiver for Manufactured Products

Amended Rule Aligns With Build America, Buy America Act
4 min read  
最新 January 2025

Fourth Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

16 min read  
News December 2024

Faegre Drinker Welcomes 2024 New Associate Class

6 min read  
最新 October 2024

Third Quarter 2024 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

11 min read  
最新 October 2024

Department of Defense Establishes New Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program

Requirements for Defense Suppliers, Contractors and Subcontractors
11 min read  
Insights

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024