After 15 years of litigation in Washington State, I moved to Arizona. Currently licensed to practice law in Washington, anticipating Arizona licensure by end of 2018. Recent experience with Relativity software, currently looking to use my skills in a document review setting.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Attorney, Lead
Cambridge Professional Group
Phoenix, AZ
Litigation Support and Document Review using Relativity software.
Over the course of my tenure, became point of contact for as many as 12 attorneys with federal opioid litigation questions.
Principal Attorney
Law Office of Amanda Johnson, LLC
La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Anacortes WA
Developed a litigation practice in five counties, keeping track of local rules and deadlines in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Conducted meditation, motion hearings, and trials in Family Law including, but not limited to, dissolutions, parenting plans, determinations of parentage, and domestic violence situations.
Advocated for clients regarding asset division in dissolution and conducted investigations and Discovery to determine extent of assets when necessary.
Drafted documents for families and businesses regarding Estate Planning, Business Planning and Succession, and Asset Management.
Protected the interests of beneficiaries in complex Probate disputes.
Managed independent contractors relating to legal work, process service, technology, billing, and other areas as needed.
Represented the interests of Allegedly Incapacitated Persons in Guardianship investigations and hearings that might limit their constitutional rights.
EDUCATION
Seattle University School of Law
JD
Arkansas State University
BA, Political Science
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Includes sales of securities, operating a busy switchboard with 20 incoming lines, processing home equity loans, curating jewelry displays, and interacting with people from all walks of life.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Skagit County Bar Association Events Chair, Emeritus
Skagit Performing Arts Council Board Member, Emeritus
Hospice of the Northwest
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travel to 42 states and 19 countries, hiking and climbing mountains up to 13,000 feet, 8 half marathons and 1 full marathon, creation of art selected for various shows including galleries and museums in Los Angeles and Detroit.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Attorney, Lead
Cambridge Professional Group
Phoenix, AZ
Litigation Support and Document Review using Relativity software.
Over the course of my tenure, became point of contact for as many as 12 attorneys with federal opioid litigation questions.
Principal Attorney
Law Office of Amanda Johnson, LLC
La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Anacortes WA
Developed a litigation practice in five counties, keeping track of local rules and deadlines in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Conducted meditation, motion hearings, and trials in Family Law including, but not limited to, dissolutions, parenting plans, determinations of parentage, and domestic violence situations.
Advocated for clients regarding asset division in dissolution and conducted investigations and Discovery to determine extent of assets when necessary.
Drafted documents for families and businesses regarding Estate Planning, Business Planning and Succession, and Asset Management.
Protected the interests of beneficiaries in complex Probate disputes.
Managed independent contractors relating to legal work, process service, technology, billing, and other areas as needed.
Represented the interests of Allegedly Incapacitated Persons in Guardianship investigations and hearings that might limit their constitutional rights.
EDUCATION
Seattle University School of Law
JD
Arkansas State University
BA, Political Science
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Includes sales of securities, operating a busy switchboard with 20 incoming lines, processing home equity loans, curating jewelry displays, and interacting with people from all walks of life.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Skagit County Bar Association Events Chair, Emeritus
Skagit Performing Arts Council Board Member, Emeritus
Hospice of the Northwest
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travel to 42 states and 19 countries, hiking and climbing mountains up to 13,000 feet, 8 half marathons and 1 full marathon, creation of art selected for various shows including galleries and museums in Los Angeles and Detroit.