Amanda Masters is an associate with SEBRIS BUSTO JAMES. Her practice includes all aspects of general employment litigation, including defending discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, as well as advising employers regarding compliance with labor and employment laws and policy and handbook drafting, performing workplace investigations, and representing employers in labor disputes.
PRACTICE FOCUS
- Employment Litigation
- Disability and Reasonable Accommodation Claims
- Retaliation
- Wage and Hour
- Workplace Investigations
- Employment Contracts and Restrictive Covenants
- Hiring / Firing
- Personnel Policies and Training
- Human Resources Polices and Employee Handbooks
- Class Actions
- Trade Secrets
- Labor Law
ADMISSIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
- Rising Star in Employment Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016 – 2023
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Amanda received her undergraduate degree in English and Women’s Studies from the University at Buffalo in 2007. She received her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2013. Prior to joining Sebris Busto James, Amanda successfully litigated and negotiated hundreds of employment and workers’ compensation matters on behalf of individuals at a boutique firm in Seattle. Amanda also has experience representing and providing counsel to employers. When not practicing law, Amanda volunteers with the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, where she provides pro bono legal work and teaches yoga classes.
