Background
A degree in law led to a career as a solicitor for Amanda - training and initially working in London. In 2002 Amanda left the “rat race” and took 7 months off to take an extended honeymoon to travel round the world. After that, she had to come back to reality and returned to work as a solicitor.

Since 2003 Amanda has worked and lived in Hertfordshire. Amanda has been a member of Resolution and on the specialist Law Society Family Law Panel for many years due to her involvement in family issues.

Collaborative Approach
When the idea of the Collaborative Approach was introduced Amanda appreciated the opportunity to try and find a better route to resolving matrimonial and family problems. She therefore trained in 2005 as a specialist Collaborative Lawyer and got involved with local family solicitors to work together in bringing this innovative new approach to Hertfordshire.

Amanda is keen to work with any approach which promises to resolve all the issues arising from relationship breakdowns in a dignified and civilised manner. Particularly if the approach also means avoiding antagonistic and expensive court action.

Membership
Amanda is currently involved in the following:
- member of Resolution and on the committee of the local, Hertfordshire group
- on the committee of Hertfordshire's Colaboratve Pod
- member of Law Society’s specialist Family Law Panel
- council member of Hertfordshire Law Society

Away from work
In her spare time Amanda likes to travel, cook, bell-ring and spend time in the garden with her chickens (urging them to lay eggs).