Amanda is the Firm Administrator of Fields, Howell, Athans & McLaughlin, LLP.  Amanda started her legal career in 1991 at the firm of Lord, Bissell & Brook, LLP.  She spent 11 years at LBB learning all facets of branch office administration. Her main roles there were Billing Coordinator and I.T. Coordinator for the Atlanta office. In 2002, Amanda joined Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP where she worked as an I.T. Specialist supporting the Atlanta office and working with the Litigation Support team in Washington, D.C. In 2004, when four partners left LBB to form their own firm, Amanda joined them to begin her career as a legal administrator.

Amanda joined ALA in 2004 and has been active in the Small Firm section. She has attended two regional conferences and two national conferences. She looking forward to continuing her post on the AALA Board this year.

Amanda was born in Boston, MA, but has lived in Atlanta since she was six. She currently resides in Doraville. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling and watching movies.