Amanda Davis Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Fredericksburg

Amanda Davis Bio
University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA Rank: 1/139. Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, May 2012Honors:. Recipient of J. Westwood Smithers Medal (awarded to graduate with highest cumulative GPA)University of Richmond Law Review, Executive Board, Managing EditorThe Order of the CoifWalter Scott McNeill Law SocietyHighest Grade in Special Problems in Evidence, Spring 2012Highest Grade in Criminal Process, Fall 2011Highest Grade in Lawyering Skills I, § 4, Fall 2009Highest Grade in Lawyering Skills II, § 4, Spring 20102010 Carrico Moot Court Competition, FinalistActivities:. Moot Court BoardStudent Bar Association, 2L Class RepresentativeUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA GPA: 3.746. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Distinction, May 2006Honors:. Distinguished Majors ProgramDean’s List (each semester)National Honor Society of Collegiate ScholarsPhi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Golden Key International Honor SocietyExperienceStackhouse, Nexsen & Turrietta, Norfolk, VA. Associate, August 2012 – August 2013. The Honorable Robert E. Payne, Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond, VA. Judicial Extern, August– December 2011. Conducted legal research and wrote bench memorandumsDrafted formal legal opinionsOffice of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond, Richmond, VA. Legal Intern, May – July 2011. Prepared cases for trial by drafting discovery motions, researching case law, and interviewing witnesses, victims, and police officersTried criminal and traffic cases using Third Year Practice CertificateNegotiated and presented plea agreementsUniversity of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA. Teaching Assistant, Lawyering Skills I & II, August 2010 – May 2011. Instructed students in the Bluebook, legal writing, and oral advocacy skillsPublicationsCo-author, Understanding Fraudulent Transfers, 39 VBA Journal 16 (Fall 2012).