Amanda M. Manke, Associate at our Phoenix law office
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Amanda M. Manke

Associate
Biography

Amanda Manke’s practice is concentrated in commercial finance and real estate. She primarily represents financial institutions on matters related to real estate secured lending, asset-based lending, and other commercial lending. Specifically, Amanda assists with financing acquisitions, development, long-term and construction loans for hotels, restaurants, commercial projects, and residential developments. She has experience with syndicated loan transactions, secured and unsecured commercial loans, and coordinates smooth transaction closings from beginning to end.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona


Education

  • Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (J.D., cum laude)
    • Arizona State Law Journal, Executive Operations Editor
    • Chicano/Latino Law Students Association, Vice President of External Relations
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Utility Law and Regulation, and Legal Advocacy
    • Lodestar Mediation Clinic
    • Dean’s Award Recipient
    • Willard H. Pedrick Scholar
    • O’Connor Merit Scholar
  • California State University, Fullerton (B.A., Political Science, summa cum laude)
    • Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
    • American Collegiate Moot Court Association Western Region Top Eight Honoree
    • Orange County Community Engagement Medalist
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, Banking and Finance Law (2025-2026)

Previous Professional Experience

  • Student Mediator for the Lodestar Mediation Clinic (2019)
  • Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., Summer Associate (2019)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Judicial Extern to The Hon. Judge John Tuchi (2019)
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona, Judicial Extern to The Hon. Judge Daniel Collins (2018)

Community Involvement

  • Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
    • Auxiliary Board (2024 – Present)

Representative Presentations and Publications