Amanda Peterson

Federal Courts of Admittance

ó Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

ó Texas Eastern District Court

ó Texas Northern District Court

ó Texas Southern District / Bankruptcy Court

ó Texas Western District Court

Professional Experience

ó Representing political action committee in lawsuit filed by unsuccessful candidates alleging violations of the TEXAS ELECTION CODE.

ó Advising individuals on various issues regarding upcoming vote on political measure.

ó Representing current officeholder in ongoing election contest.

ó Advising the Office of the Attorney General of Texas on various redistricting issues, including the application of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

ó Representing business non-profit corporation in lawsuits filed by unsuccessful candidates alleging violations of the TEXAS ELECTION CODE.

ó Representing various clients in the civil litigation context.

ó Aided in the creation and development of new law firm.

 

Associate	2001 - 2003
Locke, Liddell & Sapp, L.L.P.	Houston, Texas

ó Assisted Governor Rick Perry's and Senator John Cornyn's campaign on the ballot integrity initiative during the 2002 general election. This included organizing a statewide network of poll workers for election day, training poll watchers across the state, and fielding calls on election day regarding various legal concerns.

ó Counseled large corporations on employment issues, including wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination; wage and hour issues; disability accommodation and leaves of absence; reductions in force; and employee privacy.

Memberships and Activities

ó Admitted to practice in all Texas state and federal courts.

ó Member of the Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association and American Bar Association.

ó Chairman of Electoral Process Subcommittee of the Federalist Society, 2002-2003.

ó Chairman of Law Education Committee, Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2001-2002.

Education

ó Legal

ó Articles Editor, University of Houston Journal of International Law

ó Undergraduate

ó President, Chi Omega Sorority

ó Orientation Leader

ó Class Officer

ó Leadership Award

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