Known as an attorney who only takes serious and important cases, Amanda has established a reputation for taking and winning cases that defy the odds. Amanda’s cases are regularly followed by the press. She seeks change for both individuals and for society as a whole using the law. A sought-after speaker and commentator, Amanda is regularly featured as a legal thought leader in publications and news segments.
Amanda’s work on behalf of employees has been widely recognized, and she is the recipient of numerous awards and achievements, including being elected again by her peers as “2024 Lawyer of the Year – Employment Law for Individuals” by Best Lawyers.
Not only has Amanda been selected into Super Lawyers and the Best Lawyers year after year (Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers are selected based on peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research), she was recognized as a 2023 Advocacy Award Recipient by NELA Georgia, the Georgia affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA).
Her other notable awards and achievements include being elected as a Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Attorneys, listed in the “Top 50 Women in Georgia” by Super Lawyers, and in the National Advocate’s Top 100 Lawyers. The Atlanta Business Chronicle named her as a top twenty Woman of Influence in 2021. She currently serves on the Executive Board for the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and was elected to the Board of Directors of Stand Up for Workers (SU4W), a political action committee dedicated to the needs and concerns of American workers. She is also AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has a 10-star rating on Avvo. Through Amanda’s leadership, Barrett & Farahany has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and “Best Litigation Firm of the Year” by the Fulton County Daily Report.
