Amanda H. Russo

Amanda H. Russo is a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, where she specializes in Complex Litigation and Dispute Resolution. She represents clients in high-stakes civil matters, including product liability, consumer fraud, and commercial disputes. Her litigation expertise spans federal and state courts, including class actions and multi-party suits nationwide.

Amanda earned her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 2015. While there, she served as Managing Editor for the NYU Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Journal and participated in the Mediation Clinic. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in 2012, graduating cum laude with both a B.S. and B.A.

Amanda provides strategic regulatory counseling for companies in the food, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and consumer product industries. She helps brands navigate FDA, FTC, USDA, and CPSC requirements, with a focus on product labeling, marketing compliance, claims substantiation, and crisis management. Amanda also plays a key role in M&A transactions, assessing regulatory risk, potential liability exposure, and compliance issues that can impact deal value and post-closing integration.

Amanda has successfully advised clients in product recall response, Proposition 65 compliance, data privacy, and trade secret protection. As a member of the firm’s Food + Healthy Living and Products Litigation practices, she combines legal acumen with industry-specific knowledge to deliver effective legal and commercial outcomes.

In addition to her practice, Amanda H. Russo maintains a robust pro bono portfolio. She has represented individuals in federal courts and supports entrepreneurs through Goodwin’s Neighborhood Business Initiative. Her community-focused work includes advising on contract negotiations and regulatory matters for small businesses. Amanda continues to be a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• New York University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  BS & BA with Cum Laude

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