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Amanda Hughes

Chief Operating Officer

Orange County

t: (949) 223-1170

d: (760) 208-0844

e: ahughes@awattorneys.com

Amanda is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience leading operational strategy, human resources, IT, finance, and business growth initiatives for professional service firms. She specializes in building the infrastructure and organizational frameworks necessary to help organizations scale efficiently and sustainably. Amanda’s strategic approach involves a strong commitment to operational excellence, resulting in streamlined processes, enhanced team performance, and measurable outcomes.

Amanda holds an undergraduate degree in English / Humanities from the University of Southern California, where she developed her foundation in critical thinking and communication. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, further sharpening her analytical and problem-solving skills.

Known for her collaborative, employee centric leadership style and cross-functional expertise, she thrives in dynamic environments where she can align people, systems, and strategy to drive success. Her ability to balance big-picture vision with attention to detail makes her a trusted advisor to executive teams and a catalyst for organizational transformation.

  • State Bar of California

  • Home Start Board Member

  • Kitten Rescue volunteer and foster parent

  • Served as volunteer COO for Purses for a Purpose

  • Partnered with local rehabilitators and California Wildlife Center to assist injured and orphaned urban wildlife.

  • Travel

  • Cooking

  • Weightlifting

  • Hiking and beach time with our rescue dog

  • Animal welfare 

  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, JD 1998

  • University of Southern California, BA, English/Humanities 1995