I work closely with clients to develop strategic, business-oriented solutions to their problems.
Amanda Coleman is a member of Foley Hoag’s Litigation Department, where she focuses on complex business disputes. She represents individual and corporate clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services and healthcare. She also handles First Amendment and media matters.
Amanda is also committed to pro bono work and has represented incarcerated persons and individuals with limited access to legal services.
Prior to joining Foley Hoag, Amanda practiced at a New York law firm where she worked on a variety of litigation matters including commercial disputes, major antitrust litigation, pro bono, and antitrust compliance.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - Yeshiva University, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2017
New York University, B.A., 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York
COURT ADMISSIONS
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Experience
Complex Commercial Litigation, Business Disputes, and Investigations
Representing a retired NFL player in a contract dispute with a lender in the Southern District of New York.
Representing the operator of a crude oil storage and blending terminal in a dispute with a customer in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court.
Representing an institutional investment management firm in putative class action litigation against a broker-dealer, alleging breach of contract for failure to achieve "best execution" in equity trades in the Southern District of New York.
Representing French and Luxembourg banks in a Madoff-related lawsuit in New York.
Representing the individual owner of a home healthcare company in a dispute with a co-owner.
Represented a Big Four accounting firm against an aiding and abetting fraud claim in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court.
Represented the Municipality of Lima in an action to set aside an arbitral award and in defense of efforts to enforce the award under the New York Convention.
Represented a director in a Section 16(b) "short-swing profit" action in the Southern District of New York.
Represented a founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency derivatives exchange in civil and criminal cases in the Southern District of New York.
Represented clients operating cannabis dispensaries in defending against lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Conducted an internal investigation for a regenerative medicine company related to allegations of wrongful conduct by an employee.
Advised a pharmaceutical client in a pre-litigation dispute related to the commercialization of a product.
Advised a renewable energy client in a pre-litigation dispute related to a contract dispute.
Advised a sustainable building materials client in a pre-litigation dispute related to a contract dispute
First Amendment and Media
Representing a media company and one of its journalists in defending against defamation and related claims in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Representing a media company in defending against defamation claim in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Representing a cybersecurity company and one of its executives in defending against defamation, Lanham Act, and related claims in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Employment-Related Matters
Representing a digital therapeutics company in a dispute with a former independent contractor.
Represented a founder and CEO in a dispute and arbitration involving alleged breaches of employment agreements and fiduciary duties.
Advised a client in a pre-litigation non-solicitation and misappropriation of trade secrets dispute.
Tax, Nonprofit, and Regulatory Matters
Represented partnerships in Tax Court litigation involving the validity and value of conservation easement deductions.
Represented an art museum in a tax dispute involving the donation of artworks.
Represented a not-for-profit corporation in obtaining approval for a sale transaction.
Represented a cannabis dispensary regarding a licensing dispute.
Pro Bono
Filed an amicus brief in the Nebraska Supreme Court on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Nebraska in Planned Parenthood of the Heartland v. Hilgers.
Represented incarcerated individuals at sentencing hearings.
Below representations handled by Ms. Coleman prior to joining Foley Hoag
Represented cable company in antitrust lawsuit relating to acquisition of the company by a telecommunications company, securing victory following a six-week trial.
Represented biotechnology company in an administrative challenge concerning acquisition of a healthcare company.
Represented pharmaceutical company in antitrust litigation in connection with an alleged reverse-payment settlement in a patent lawsuit.
Represented pharmaceutical company on antitrust issues in connection with combination.
Represented software company in breach of contract claim.
Pro bono representation of several children in foster care in putative class action on behalf of all children in foster care in New York City.
Pro bono representation of individuals in civil proceedings in both New York state and federal court.
Honors & Involvement
HONORS
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Commercial Litigation (2026, 2027)
Cardozo Law Review, Submissions Editor
Best Brief, Monrad G. Paulsen Intramural Moot Court Competition (2016)
INVOLVEMENT
Media Law Resource Center
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York Women’s Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
"COVID-19’s Impact on Commercial Litigation," Judicial Institute-New York State Courts (June 2024)
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