| Ainsley Hayes | |
|---|---|
| The West Wing character | |
 Emily Procter as Ainsley Hayes | |
| First appearance | "In This White House" season 2, episode 4 |
| Last appearance | "Requiem" season 7, episode 18 |
| Created by | Aaron Sorkin |
| Portrayed by | Emily Procter |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | Associate White House counsel (seasons 2–3) Deputy White House counsel (season 3) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
Ainsley Hayes is a fictional character played by Emily Procter on The West Wing, an American serial political drama. Primarily appearing in the second and third seasons for a total of twelve episodes, Ainsley served as the Associate White House Counsel under the show's president, Josiah Bartlet. Reception for Ainsley has ranged from mixed to positive; she is characterized as smart and flirtatious, but also vulnerable to sexism from other characters.