Ashlin was born and raised in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Ashlin graduated with distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

While studying at the OU Law, Ashlin served as Media Editor for the Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Review Journal. She also served as Secretary of the OU Law Federal Bar Association chapter and the Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Society. She was also an active member of the Organization for the Advancement of Women in Law and served as a Student Mentor to first-year law students.

Outside of work she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants with friends and family, and taking long walks with her energetic golden retriever.