Amanda Bird-Johnson
Amanda Bird-Johnson represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters at the state and federal levels, including regulatory proceedings, investigations and administrative matters. She counsels businesses and individuals on litigation-avoidance strategies, prepares clients for the litigation process and navigates legal issues alongside clients to help find solutions and achieve results.
Before joining Williams Mullen, Amanda spent two years as a law clerk to The Honorable David J. Novak in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, where she received the Charles T. Norman Award for Outstanding Graduate, an award based on student nominations and selected by the faculty that is presented to the best all-around law student.
She was also the president of the Client Counseling and Negotiation Board, a member of the University of Richmond Law Review, the treasurer of the Moot Court Board and a member of the Order of the Coif.
Amanda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Virginia Tech.
- University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.)
- summa cum laude
- Order of the Coif
- Charles T. Norman Award for Best All-Around Graduating Student
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.A.)
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Virginia State Bar
Pro Bono Service Honor Roll – Member (2021)
Best Lawyers® – "Ones to Watch" for Commercial Litigation (2022-present)
Virginia Super Lawyers - "Rising Stars" Business Litigation (2024)