Ashley J. Butts is senior counsel at BASF Canada, which creates chemistry for a sustainable future, and is the affiliate company of a multi-national headquartered in Germany. She earned an Honors Bachelor of Arts (with High Distinction) in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Criminology from the University of Toronto, as well as a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto, Canada. With her passion for having a positive impact on others' personal and professional development, Butts routinely volunteers as a mentor to students and lawyers, providing a customized approach to help them grow and achieve their goals.