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Asher Friedman Young

Associate

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
Updates August 2025

Presidential Memorandum and U.S. Department of Education Directive Require Colleges and Universities to Report Applicant Pools and Admissions Statistics by Race and Sex

IPEDS Reporting Requirements to Include Disaggregated Race and Sex Characteristics of Applicant Pools and Enrolled Cohorts
6 min read  
August 2025

2025 Mid-Year Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Reviewing the Widespread Impact of Significant Regulatory Changes Across Federal Agencies on Federal Procurement Policy, Contractors and Grant Recipients
22 min read  
Updates August 2025

New Executive Order Imposes Stricter Federal Control Over Grant Awards

Executive Order Directs Agencies to Review All Grants for Alignment With ‘Agency Priorities’ and Revise Grant Terms to Include ‘Termination for Convenience’ Clauses
7 min read  
Updates August 2025

DOJ’s New DEI Guidance and Its Impacts on Colleges and Universities

DOJ Memo Details ‘Non-Binding Suggestions’ and ‘Best Practices’ That May Significantly Limit DEI Initiatives at Entities Receiving Federal Funds, Including Educational Institutions
18 min read  
Updates July 2025

HEA Revisions and Other Provisions Affecting Postsecondary Institutions in the OBBBA

Pell Grants, Federal Student Loans, Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs & More
9 min read  
Published Articles July 2025

From Narcos to Terrorists: The Impact of New ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ Designations on International Businesses

New York Law Journal
1 min read  
Updates April 2025

Executive Order Seeks to Reform Accreditation in Higher Education

Directing Secretary of Education to Hold Accrediting Agencies Accountable for Violations Including Unlawful Discrimination ‘Under the Guise’ of DEI Standards
4 min read  
Updates April 2025

President Signs Seven Education-Related Executive Orders Ranging From Accreditation to Workforce Development

White House Directives Will Affect Postsecondary Accreditation, Foreign Gift & Contract Reporting, Apprenticeship Opportunities, AI Education, Support for HBCUs & More
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

New Executive Order Directs Secretary of Education to Facilitate the Department’s Closure

Congressional Action Would Be Required to End Department’s Statutorily Mandated Functions
8 min read  
News December 2024

Faegre Drinker Welcomes 2024 New Associate Class

6 min read  
Insights
Updates August 2025

Presidential Memorandum and U.S. Department of Education Directive Require Colleges and Universities to Report Applicant Pools and Admissions Statistics by Race and Sex

IPEDS Reporting Requirements to Include Disaggregated Race and Sex Characteristics of Applicant Pools and Enrolled Cohorts
6 min read  
August 2025

2025 Mid-Year Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Reviewing the Widespread Impact of Significant Regulatory Changes Across Federal Agencies on Federal Procurement Policy, Contractors and Grant Recipients
22 min read  
Updates August 2025

New Executive Order Imposes Stricter Federal Control Over Grant Awards

Executive Order Directs Agencies to Review All Grants for Alignment With ‘Agency Priorities’ and Revise Grant Terms to Include ‘Termination for Convenience’ Clauses
7 min read  
Updates August 2025

DOJ’s New DEI Guidance and Its Impacts on Colleges and Universities

DOJ Memo Details ‘Non-Binding Suggestions’ and ‘Best Practices’ That May Significantly Limit DEI Initiatives at Entities Receiving Federal Funds, Including Educational Institutions
18 min read  
Updates July 2025

HEA Revisions and Other Provisions Affecting Postsecondary Institutions in the OBBBA

Pell Grants, Federal Student Loans, Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs & More
9 min read  
Published Articles July 2025

From Narcos to Terrorists: The Impact of New ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ Designations on International Businesses

New York Law Journal
1 min read  
Updates April 2025

Executive Order Seeks to Reform Accreditation in Higher Education

Directing Secretary of Education to Hold Accrediting Agencies Accountable for Violations Including Unlawful Discrimination ‘Under the Guise’ of DEI Standards
4 min read  
Updates April 2025

President Signs Seven Education-Related Executive Orders Ranging From Accreditation to Workforce Development

White House Directives Will Affect Postsecondary Accreditation, Foreign Gift & Contract Reporting, Apprenticeship Opportunities, AI Education, Support for HBCUs & More
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

New Executive Order Directs Secretary of Education to Facilitate the Department’s Closure

Congressional Action Would Be Required to End Department’s Statutorily Mandated Functions
8 min read  
Updates March 2025

Mass Layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education: Impacts on Higher Education

Institutions May Experience Substantial Delays in Federal Student Aid Matters
8 min read  

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.