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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

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)