Experience & Background
Amanda has over fifteen years of operational management experience in the legal industry. She has served in many capacities in criminal and civil law, with work on both the plaintiff and defense sides. In 2015, Amanda co-founded a legal services non-profit center in Kansas City. She was the Director of Legal Services and Operations and grew the organization into a locally renowned center representing hundreds of clients annually. More recently, she worked at a global company managing ten law offices across the United States. Amanda holds a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Central Missouri.
After a short stint on the East Coast, Amanda is excited to return to her native home, Missouri. Having lived on both sides of the state, Amanda can be found cheering for the Cardinals, Royals, and Chiefs. Amanda has one son who lives in her beloved St. Louis and is studying secondary education at St. Louis University. When she is not at home with her family and dogs, she’s out trying new restaurants, attempting to paddle board, hiking wherever she can find some hills, or traveling to somewhere new. Amanda has a long history of volunteerism and currently serves as a career mentor to veterans and their spouses through American Corporate Partners.
More about Amanda
- Hometown: St. Louis, MO
- Favorite Sports Teams: KC Current, St. Louis Cardinals, and how ‘bout those Chiefs?
- Favorite Kansas City Restaurant: Rye (get the banana cream pie)
- Favorite Music/Band: From Johnny Cash to Lady Gaga to Nine Inch Nails to NWA, I love it all.
- Hobbies & Interests: Anything outside – Hiking, camping, paddle boarding, cycling
- Pets: Chloe, a Bernese Mountain Dog mix, and Tiberius, a Boston Terrier
- What’s your favorite book, movie, or TV show: Movie: E.T., Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed, TV Show: Ted Lasso
- Dream travel destination: I want to see everything – Thailand, London, Alaska, Maui, Greece, Croatia, Reims, etc. They’re all on the list.
- What I Love Most About My Job: Our team. We are the perfect blend of hard work and good vibes. We take our work seriously and give our clients 1000%, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. There’s always room for a laugh, a friendly debate over the best BBQ in town, or a new idea that turns into something great.
We support each other, challenge each other, and celebrate the wins, whether personal or professional. Here growth is encouraged, feedback is welcomed, and improvement is a way of life. Work is easier when you enjoy the people who surround you!
