Amanda Manes joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in November 2024. Ms. Manes graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Psychology and Political Science. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she was a Member of the National Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Team.

After law school, Ms. Manes clerked for the Honorable Edward R.K. Hargadon, Judge-in-Charge of Juvenile Causes for Baltimore City. Ms. Manes focuses her practice on general civil litigation, to include business disputes, contract disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and employment law matters.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Manes worked for a federally funded non-profit organization, providing resources, training and policy analysis to local, state, tribal and federal entities working with survivors of domestic violence. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County, where she is co-chair of the governance committee.

Ms. Manes is admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.