amanda thorsvig

* Defended and advised medical professionals and healthcare institutions in medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. * Provided counsel ranging from prevention and claim investigation to discovery and trial. * Represented healthcare practitioners in licensing and disciplinary disputes.

* Represented plaintiff bicyclists injured in collisions. * Drafted settlement demand letters, ER 904 motions, prehearing statements of proof, requests for admission, complaints, summons, medical records stipulations, and doctors’ declarations. * Researched and drafted memoranda, one of which resulted in a higher settlement for a client. * Drafted summaries of lengthy medical and billing records. * Communicated with medical providers to obtain client medical and billing records with HIPAA authorizations.

* Represented mentally-ill clients charged with misdemeanors in Municipal Mental Health Court * Argued release motions for bail hearings, out-of-custody competency evaluations, and probation violations * Conducted client conferences to assess competency, to counsel clients on the benefits of “opting-in” to mental health court versus mainstream court, and to obtain mitigating information for probation violations * Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team of social workers, mental health professionals, and prosecutors

* Represented plaintiffs in serious injury cases and defendants accused of white collar crimes * Drafted motions, stipulations, declarations, proposed orders, and privilege logs * Prepared and executed a client presentation, and participated in client conferences * Researched and drafted legal memoranda on topics including professional malpractice, securities fraud, federal sentencing, and the enforcement of foreign judgments

Researched environmental legislation to propose future lobbying efforts of the Idaho Conservation League - Investigated Clean Water Act violations and crafted letters of concern to the Environmental Protection Agency

* Defend and advise medical professionals and healthcare institutions in medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. * Provide counsel ranging from prevention and claim investigation to discovery and trial. * Represent healthcare practitioners in licensing and disciplinary disputes. * Collaborate with hospitals to develop, modify, and adapt bylaws to reflect the realities of modern hospital medical staff leadership efforts and provider contracting issues. * Defense verdict in alleged multi-million dollar medical malpractice trial regarding failure to diagnose pituitary tumor and resultant acromegaly.

Summa Cum Laude - Dean’s List, 2004-2009 - Presidential Scholar Award, 2004-2009; Honors at Entrance Award, 2004-2009 Activities and Societies: - Studied abroad: Ireland, 2007 (composed extensive research paper examining social turmoil in Northern Ireland and proposing resolution strategies with an emphasis on counter-terrorism); and Rome, 2009 (studied sociology)- Office of Admissions Student Ambassador and Tour Guide- Residence Hall Association Community Outreach Director (elected position)

Magna Cum Laude, Ranked 14 / 323 - CALI Awards for Highest Grade in Forensics and Evidence - Year-End Achievement Scholarship, 2009-2012 Activities and Societies: Mock Trials: Trial Advocacy Mock Trial; James E. Bond Appellate Competition; and In-House Mock Trial