A native of Brooklyn, Bennett Ashley received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Bennett joined the agency in 1984. Bennett is also a partner in the law firm of Janklow & Ashley LLP, specializing in intellectual property, entertainment and sports law.

An avid sports fan, Bennett is interested in representing books by athletes and journalists about the world of sports.