Amanda Simantov

Senior Counsel

Background

Amanda Simantov is an attorney who believes great legal work should be smart, effective, and collaborative. She approaches her work with curiosity and a deep respect for her clients’ time and goals. She’s known for translating complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance and for fostering collaborative relationships built on trust and transparency.

Her practice focuses heavily on intellectual property, where Amanda helps clients identify, protect, and leverage the ideas, brands, and creative assets that set their businesses apart. She works with clients on trademark strategy, clearance, registration, and enforcement, as well as copyright matters, trade secrets, and broader brand protection and risk management. Amanda also advises on IP ownership, licensing, and commercialization, helping clients make informed decisions as their businesses grow and evolve.

In addition to her IP practice, Amanda works in an in-house and general counsel capacity for clients who need day-to-day legal support. In this role, she acts as a strategic partner embedded in the business, advising across contracts, employment matters, operations, risk management, and governance. She understands how legal decisions play out in real time and helps clients balance legal risk with practical business needs.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Amanda spent 15 years in the nonprofit sector negotiating corporate partnerships and sponsorship deals. She supported organizations across healthcare, child welfare, conservation, and the arts. That experience continues to shape her work, bringing a values-driven perspective and a steady focus on impact.

Amanda earned her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law, where she served as Student Bar Association President. Following law school, she served as Chair of the King County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Division. 

Amanda brings empathy, strategic thinking, and a sense of ease to every client relationship along with the belief that excellent legal counsel can be both effective and refreshingly human.

• • Clear, plain-language advice (no decoder ring required)
  • A collaborative partner who’s invested in the why, not just the paperwork
  • Thoughtful, practical solutions designed for real businesses
  • Responsive communication and steady follow-through
  • Serious legal expertise with a grounded, approachable delivery