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Bernon joins Touchstone Closing as director of client relations

Ashley Bernon

Andover, MA Real estate law firm, Touchstone Closing, has hired Ashley Bernon to the firm’s growing team. As director of client relations, Bernon will lead client relations and business development for the award-winning firm. Bernon has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and has hosted over 200 broker open houses. She speaks fluent Spanish and will provide support for Spanish-speaking transactions. Bernon’s experience ranges beyond Boston’s real estate market as she has been a fixture within the philanthropic and fashion community for years.

“The infectious culture at Touchstone has been a breath of fresh air and I’m thrilled to join forces and add value to this fantastic group of talented attorneys and office personnel,” said Bernon.

Bernon earned her undergraduate degree from Babson College and got her real estate license at the age of 19. Bernon serves as the exclusive Boston ambassador for Vogue Magazine where she has led some of the city’s most luxurious openings and launch events on behalf of the publication.

“Ashley’s connections, experience and passion for the industry is unmatched. She is a welcomed addition to our growing team here at Touchstone,” said John O’Donohue, co-founder and managing partner.

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