Overview
Overview
In and out of state and federal courts and in mediation and arbitration, healthcare advisor and litigator Amanda Walsh defends skilled nursing and assisted living facilities faced with complex and often high-stakes lawsuits. She navigates the intricate regulatory landscape governing healthcare facilities with precision, defending against claims of negligence, elder abuse, and wrongful death. Amanda partners with facility administrators to develop proactive risk management strategies, helping clients maintain quality care standards while minimizing liability exposure across this highly scrutinized industry.
Amanda brings her advocacy skills to diverse general tort litigation for commercial and not-for-profit organizations. She handles premises liability claims, product liability disputes, and professional negligence allegations with thorough preparation and strategic insight. Amanda identifies early resolution opportunities when beneficial, while standing ready to mount aggressive defense through trial when necessary. Her practical, results-oriented approach to litigation strategy development and resolution helps organizations protect their reputations and financial interests in the face of even the most difficult lawsuits.
Amanda's background defending catastrophic injury cases informs and provides valuable perspective in her current practice. This experience enhances her ability to manage complex medical evidence, work effectively with expert witnesses, and develop compelling defense narratives and easily understood talking points. Her familiarity with severe injury claims allows her to more accurately assess liability risks, anticipate opposing strategies, and craft proportionate defense approaches. Clients benefit from her seasoned judgment when navigating sensitive litigation matters where both financial and reputational stakes are in the balance.
Professional & Civic
Professional
- Member, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 2015 to Present
Practice Areas
Clerkships
- Intern for Judge Mary Kuhnmuench, Milwaukee County Circuit Court, 2014
Education
- J.D., Marquette University Law School, 2015
- Graduated cum laude
- Recipient, CALI Awards in Federal Estate & Gift Tax and Real Estate & Finance Development
- Recipient, St. Thomas Moore Scholarship
- Articles Editor, Marquette Elder’s Advisor Law Review
- B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2011
- Majoring in Economics, Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish
Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin