Amanda M. Jones

Amanda M. Jones is a skilled litigation partner recognized for combining practical guidance with strong advocacy. She has represented employers in state and federal courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitration hearings. Her work covers labor and employment disputes, including claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, and union grievances.

Amanda completed her Bachelor of Journalism degree at the University of Missouri-Columbia, graduating magna cum laude. She later earned her J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, graduating summa cum laude. During law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Hawai‘i Law Review, further sharpening her legal writing and leadership skills.

Amanda’s employment law practice includes defending companies against complex claims, obtaining dismissals and summary judgments, and prevailing on appeals. She also advises organizations on compliance, provides employee and supervisor training, and conducts workplace investigations. Her work extends to commercial litigation, where she has handled lender liability, foreclosure, unfair trade practices, intellectual property disputes, partnership conflicts, and breach of contract cases.

Amanda is a nationally recognized employment lawyer, ranked in Chambers & Partners USA every year since 2015 and listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. In 2023, she was named “Lawyer of the Year” in employment law for management, underscoring her track record of achieving strong results in complex and high-stakes matters.

Amanda M. Jones continues to dedicate her practice to guiding clients through sensitive and high-stakes issues. Whether advising on compliance, defending in litigation, or pursuing arbitration, she provides practical strategies designed to protect her clients’ interests. Her work demonstrates both legal skill and a commitment to helping employers navigate the complexities of workplace and business disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cades Schutte LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member. Management Labor Employment Roundtable
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Missouri–Columbia
  Bachelor of Journalism

Awards & Badges