Amanda Marie Bender
About Amanda Marie Bender
Amanda Marie Bender is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Amanda Marie Bender is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Akin
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Houston, TX
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