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Amanda S. Hawkins

Partner

Overview

Amanda Hawkins represents businesses and individuals at all levels of state and federal courts, as well as in regulatory proceedings. She uses her experience as a law clerk to inform her litigation strategy and assist clients in all stages of litigation.

My Practices

  • Amanda has significant experience litigating complex, high-stakes litigation in both state and federal court. Amanda’s experience allows her to advise and represent clients at all stages of litigation, from drafting and responding to complaints, propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and representing clients on appeal.

  • Drawing on her experience as a law clerk in the U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court, Amanda advises clients as to appellate strategy at all stages of litigation. Clients benefit from Amanda’s deep understanding of legal research, persuasive writing, and strategic analysis.

  • Amanda helps clients navigate the complex landscape of utility regulation. Amanda has experience advising clients on matters of regulatory compliance, as well as representing clients at hearings before the North Carolina Utilities Commission and in subsequent appellate proceedings.

Credentials

Clerkships

Law Clerk to the Honorable Carolyn Dineen King, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2018-2019

Law Clerk to the Honorable Benita Y. Pearson, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 2016-2017

Honors & Recognitions

Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) as a “Rising Star” in Business Litigation (2023-2024)

Selected by her peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in the Young Guns category (2024)

Education

University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2016, with high honors; Order of the Coif; Executive Comments Editor, North Carolina Law Review

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2013, with highest distinction; Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

North Carolina

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

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Professional & Civic

Professional & Civic Activities

Co-Founder, Triangle Asian-American and Pacific Islander Attorney Association

President, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of North Carolina Chapter (2024)

Vice-President, Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of North Carolina Chapter (2023)

Member, University of North Carolina School of Law Clerkship Committee

Member, University of North Carolina School of Law Alumni Engagement Committee

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    72 of our attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Guide
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