Amanda represents individuals and companies in high-stakes criminal matters, complex civil litigation, and regulatory enforcement proceedings and investigations. She is known for her rigorous advocacy, creative thinking, and unwavering dedication to her clients. Amanda routinely achieves favorable sentencing outcomes and has helped clients avoid criminal or civil liability altogether.
Her experience includes a wide range of legal issues such as insider trading, securities fraud, tax fraud, antitrust violations, FDCA misbranding, cryptocurrency fraud, and AI-washing. Amanda also counsels companies and financial institutions on their compliance efforts, including anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, sanctions, FCPA, and cannabis compliance.
Prior to joining WMHW, Amanda practiced in the litigation department of a large global law firm, where she focused on white collar defense.
Experience
Secured a favorable outcome at bench trial in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.
Represented client in cryptocurrency fraud investigation; successfully convinced the SEC to not seek charges.
Defended veterinarian in a felony misbranding case involving allegations of horse doping in the Southern District of New York; obtained a probationary sentence.
Defended sell-side analyst charged with insider trading in the Southern District of New York; secured a nolle prosequi dismissing all charges against client several years after his earlier plea of guilty.
Served as pool counsel to employees of cryptocurrency exchange in criminal investigation resulting in declination of prosecution by the Southern District of New York.
Represented plaintiff in civil assault and battery case and parallel investigations by a District Attorney’s Office and Major League Baseball.
Represented U.S. presidential candidate in ballot access litigation.
Represented former executive producer of high-profile television show in connection with employment claims.
Conducted internal investigation for major professional sports league involving allegations of illegal gambling and counseled client on remedial compliance issues.
Represented whistleblower in False Claims Act case involving immigration fraud; worked with federal prosecutors to secure a favorable settlement.
Served on leadership team of the independent monitor of Höegh Autoliners pursuant to a corporate plea to criminal conspiracy to engage in bid rigging and price fixing in the market for international shipping services for roll-on, roll-off cargo.
Activities
Professional Affiliations
- Federal Bar Council American Inn of Court