Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith is a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC in Buffalo, New York. She represents clients in matters involving criminal law, education law, employment law and federal employment law. Through her legal practice, she works with individuals navigating legal issues that may affect their professional lives, educational opportunities and personal circumstances.

Ms. Smith gained experience through internships with several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. These experiences provided exposure to the work of federal institutions and the legal and regulatory matters that arise within the federal government.

Ms. Smith's practice encompasses a range of legal matters, including those involving criminal proceedings, education-related concerns and workplace disputes. Her work in federal employment law also addresses issues that can arise within the federal workforce. By working across these areas, she assists clients confronting legal questions that may have significant implications for their careers, rights and obligations.

An academic scholar, Ms. Smith graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science from Niagara University. She later went on to attend the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she developed her legal skills and earned her Juris Doctor. During her legal education, she earned a criminal law certificate and graduated cum laude. This academic recognition reflects her achievement in her studies and her focused work in criminal law. She was admitted to practice law in New York in 2019

An active participant within her legal community, Ms. Smith is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Through her work, she represents individuals facing a variety of legal challenges, drawing on her experience in criminal law, education law, employment law and federal employment law to help clients deal with complex legal matters.