Amy grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and received a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After graduating first in her class from the University of Wisconsin Law School, she practiced for 4 1/2 years in a mid-sized law firm in Madison, Wisconsin, primarily devoted to representing small and closely-held businesses.
Amy has practiced with The Ellison Firm since September 1999. Her practice areas include real estate, entity formation, and commercial general business transactions. Amy is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Amy and her husband, Rich, a scientist who works for the Texas A&M System, relocated to College Station in 1999. Amy has been a board member and past President of the Brazos Valley Food Bank. She is a member of Friends Congregational Church. Amy and Rich have twin boys, and they enjoy cooking, biking, reading and exploring together.
Education
- Miami University, B.A. Economics and Political Science, cum laude, 1990
- University of Wisconsin, J.D., cum laude, Order of the Coif, 1994
Professional
- Admitted to State Bar of Wisconsin, 1995
- Admitted to State Bar of Texas, 1999
- Board Certified Commercial Real Estate, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Practicing Attorney in Bryan/College Station, 1999-Present
- Member, Brazos County Bar Association
Civic
- Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Christ United Methodist Church, 2018-2019
- Leadership Brazos, 2003-2004
- President, Brazos Valley Food Bank, 2005 and 2011
- Director, Brazos Valley Food Bank, 2000-2006, 2009-2018
- Former Member and Treasurer, Oakwood Intermediate PTO Board and AMCMS PTO Board