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As a Commercial Counsel at LinkSquares, Ashley leverages hey legal skills and experience to support the company’s growth and innovation in the contract management software industry. CT Bar admitted attorney with over five years of experience in legal services, specializing in contracts management, program management and development, legal research, negotiation, legal operations and D&I initiatives.
She is passionate and versatile creative professional with a BFA in Intermedia/Multimedia from Arizona State University. For over 13 years, she has been designing, developing, and delivering art pieces to clients, collaborating with local venues for exhibitions, writing and performing spoken word, submitting grants and proposals, and implementing socially engaged practices programming.
Matthew Powers is a Senior Customer Success Manager at LinkSquares, a position held since December 2021, where prior experience also includes a role as Customer Success Manager.

This program is not Eligible for CLE credit
Contracts as a Competitive Edge: How to Assess and Elevate Your Organization’s Contract Maturity
Event Description
For many in-house legal teams, contract management feels more like a drag on the business than a driver of value. Hidden risks, slow deal cycles, and missed obligations often stand in the way of growth. But contracts can do more than protect against risk—they can become a powerful source of business intelligence and a true competitive advantage.
Join us on Tuesday, October 7 at 3pm ET as Ashley Jones and Matthew Powers of LinkSquares reveal practical strategies to turn contracting from a business bottleneck into a business driver. You’ll learn how to benchmark your organization’s contract maturity, identify opportunities for improvement, and apply proven tactics to streamline processes and unlock value across the business.
Key Takeaways:
- Why contracts are among your organization’s most valuable business assets—and how to leverage them for compliance and growth.
- How to assess your contract maturity and take immediate steps to improve efficiency.
- Real-world lessons from organizations that transformed contract headaches into streamlined success.
Who Should Attend:
This program is designed for in-house counsel and legal operations professionals seeking to elevate their contracting function, demonstrate measurable business impact, and strengthen their role as strategic partners to the business.
There is NO COST to attend this LIVE program!
This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, LinkSquares! #1 Customer Rated CLM. If you can’t attend the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our In-House Connect Hub!