Get to Know Amanda
Get to Know Amanda
False Claims Act
- Represents numerous Medicare Advantage Organizations in responding to civil investigative demands issued by DOJ in FCA investigations related to Medicare risk adjustment, Medicare Part D, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and other federal health care laws and regulations
- Represents a major national health insurance company in federal court litigation defending against FCA allegations related to the Medicare Part D bid process
- Represents a large medical device manufacturer in connection with a DOJ investigation into two FCA complaints predicated on alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute
- Represents a large transportation industry client in an FCA investigation into allegedly inflated rates charged to a government agency
- Represents a manufacturer of parts used in military equipment in connection with an FCA investigation into government supply chain sales
- Represents a Medicare Advantage insurer in connection with a DOJ investigation into FCA allegations involving provider reimbursements and patient rewards
- Defended a major national health insurance organization against an FCA suit based on Anti-Kickback Statute allegations, from the successful dismissal of the suit through the Eleventh Circuit appeal that affirmed the dismissal with prejudice
- Defended a major managed care organization against FCA allegations related to inflated premiums resulting from chart review practices of contracted providers and in-home assessment vendors
- Represented a major defense contractor in connection with a DOJ investigation into FCA allegations related to alleged labor mischarging under government contracts
- Counsels numerous health care, life sciences, and defense contractor and subcontractor clients about the FCA risk implications of proposed business practices
- Counsels clients regarding Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalties Law compliance issues and the attendant FCA implications
Congressional Investigations
- Representing the Regents of the University of California in an ongoing investigation conducted by the House Education and Workforce Committee into allegations of antisemitism on multiple UC campuses.
- Represented a major airline in an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations regarding airline ancillary fees, including fees for baggage, seat selection, ticket changes and other services
- Represented former Counsel to the Vice President before the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol
- Represented a major national nonprofit organization in simultaneous congressional investigations by multiple House and Senate committees
- Represented a political committee in connection with a congressional investigation and related DOJ subpoena
- Represented a leading technology company in connection with a congressional inquiry regarding tax and corporate structuring issues
- Represented a corporate client in connection with a congressional inquiry regarding implementation of the Affordable Care Act
- Represented a major financial institution in connection with a multi-agency federal investigation and congressional investigation into a high-profile bankruptcy
Other Investigations
- Represents corporate and individual clients in connection with criminal investigations by the Department of Justice and local United States Attorneys' Offices
- Represents a major financial institution in an investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Represented major national health insurer in a companywide internal investigation regarding Medicare Risk Adjustment compliance
- Represented a health insurer in an internal investigation related to employee allegations of Anti-Kickback Statute violations by contracted providers
- Represented an individual corporate executive in connection with a high-profile criminal fraud investigation
- Represented several individuals in connection with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations by DOJ and the Securities and Exchange Commission
- Represented a major educational institution in an internal investigation related to allegations arising from a controversial publication by a national media outlet
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- US District Court, District of Columbia
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits
Education
- Georgetown University, J.D.: magna cum laude; Order of the Coif
- Williams College, B.A. English
Professional Activities
Member
- Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court
- Board of Trustees, Eagles Mere Association
Author
- “Lessons For Banks From Recent FCA Enforcement Trends,” Law360, June 8, 2026
- “AI Regulatory Gaps May Fuel FCA Enforcement Action,” Law360, May 19, 2026
- “Cybersecurity Challenges and the False Claims Act: Insights from the SuperValu Decision,” ABA White Collar Crime Committee Newsletter, July 2023
- "2 FCA Settlements Highlight Gov't Cyber Liability Focus," Law360, May 31, 2022
- “Eleventh Circuit Issues Opinion Discussing Effect of Regulatory Ambiguity on Scienter,” healthlawyers.org, June 6, 2017
- “United States ex rel. Wichansky v. Zoel Holding Co.: Federal District Court Considers Definition of ‘The Government’ under the FCA,” healthlawyers.org, December 17, 2014
Speaker
- “The Financials of the FCA: Damages, Penalties and Excessive Fines,” ACI’s 13th Annual Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement (January 2026)