Baltimore, Md., (March 24, 2026) — Community College of Baltimore County General Counsel Tracy E. Ashby, Esq. was recently named to The Daily Record’s 2026 list of Leaders in Law.
Ashby has served as general counsel at CCBC since 2019. She has extensive experience advising public and private organizations on regulatory matters, compliance, administrative law, employment and labor law, risk management and enterprise legal strategy. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and holds a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor’s degree from the American University in Washington, DC.
Through Leaders in Law, The Daily Record and Presenting Sponsor Maryland State Bar Association honor Maryland’s legal leaders. These awards pay tribute to the ways in which legal professionals are serving businesses, clients and individuals across Maryland and making businesses and communities stronger.
“The 2026 Leaders in Law are distinguished members of the Maryland legal community who are committed to professional excellence. They are dedicated to the businesses, clients and individuals they serve,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record. “Their commitment to public service is impressive, and we at The Daily Record are pleased to join with Presenting Sponsor the Maryland State Bar Association in recognizing them.”
Recognized for providing sound legal judgement, leadership and effectiveness in resolving complex legal matters, Ms. Ashby is continuously praised for her work at CCBC.
CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis said, “General Counsel Ashby’s steady, principled leadership ensures CCBC’s legal strategy is aligned with the college’s academic mission and long-term institutional goals. Her nearly 30 years of legal practice experience, along with her strong ethics and collaborative nature, make her a trusted advisor to our college community.”
The Daily Record will celebrate the Leaders in Law awardees at an April 20 ceremony where the Top Leader in Law Award will be announced—an honor determined by a vote of the 2026 Leaders in Law winners.
For more information about The Daily Record’s 2026 Leaders in Law, visit thedailyrecord.com/event/leaders-in-law/.
Since 1957, CCBC has opened the doors to accessible, affordable, high-quality education empowering generations of area residents to transform their lives and the lives of others. Each year, over 50,000 students enroll at the college’s main campuses, extension centers and online to make their starts, earn degrees, launch and build careers. CCBC offers the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs that prepare students for transfer, job entry and career advancement in such industries as business, education, health care, information technology, cybersecurity, construction, and transportation. Designated as the “Best Community College” among the Maryland Daily Record’s 2025 Reader Rankings, CCBC is also nationally recognized as a leader in innovative learning strategies and among the nation’s top associate degree producers.
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