Amanda Geary

Biography

Amanda Geary received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Clarkson University in 2013, her Juris Doctor from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 2016 and was admitted to practice in the State of New York in 2018. She has experience working in a variety of legal fields. Amanda has been an Assistant Professor of Law and Ethics in the Reh School of Business since 2021 and a partner at Crescent Law Group since 2023.

Education Background

Maurice A. Deane School of Law

• Juris Doctor 2016

Clarkson University

• B.S. in Political Science 2013
• Minor in Law Studies 

The Clarkson School 2010

Experience

Legal Experience

• Law Office (n/k/a Crescent Law Group PLLC)
  Partner/Attorney
  Jan. 2021 – Current
  Manage a high-volume law office handling matters predominantly in real estate, family law, and wills/estates.
• Law Office of Marcia L. LeMay
  Associate Attorney 
  Nov. 2020 – Dec. 2020
  Assisted with client consultations, document preparation and closing files to prepare the office for transition.
• St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
  Social Service Attorney    
  July 2018 – May 2020
  Engaged in frequent litigation of a variety of family court cases, including but not limited to neglect, abuse, termination of parental rights, custody, persons in need of supervision, juvenile delinquent, and child support.
• Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall LLP
  Law Clerk/Associate    
  Aug. 2016 – June 2018
  Assisted in client consultations, direct client outreach, trial preparation, legal research and document drafting in multiple practice areas.
• Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell, P.C.
  Legal Office Assistant    
  Aug. 2014 – May 2016
  Prepared and drafted articles and legal documents on issues of matrimonial law.
• The Lexus Project
  Legal Intern    
  Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014
  Conducted unique legal research and drafted legal documents in civil matters, particularly those involving animal rights.
• St. Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office
  Legal Intern    
  June 2014 – Aug. 2014
  Represented clients in criminal court matters, including felonies and misdemeanors, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
• St. Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office
  Intern    
  Jan. 2011 – May 2013
  Shadowed attorneys in family and criminal court matters and assisted with legal documents.

Other Relevant Experience

• Clarkson University, Reh School of Business
  Assistant Professor of Business Law and Ethics
  Aug. 2022 - Current
• Clarkson University, Reh School of Business
  Adjunct Professor
  Aug. 2021 - May 2022
• Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc.
  National Risk Management Officer
  Developed and revised organization policies, managed committees, and educated undergraduate officers on risk management laws and policies.
  July 2015 - July 2018
• Ogdensburg City School District
  Substitute Teaching
  Worked as a substitute teacher during college breaks for children in grade levels pre-kindergarten through eighth.
• Clarkson University, Humanities Department
  Student Worker
  Assisted professors and other department staff with classwork preparation and evaluation review.
  Sept. 2012 - May 2013
• Clarkson University, Horizons Program
  Program Assistant
  Facilitated and supervised a variety of activities for approximately 150 female campers ages 12-17 and worked as assistant to the camp director in all preparations and recruiting for 2013.
  July 2011 - July 2012
  Jan. 2013 - July 2013
• Clarkson University/The Clarkson School
  Resident/House Advisor
  Supervised and assisted residents of the university and the early entrance program, as well as coordinated large group activities and events.
  Aug. 2010 - May 2013
  
  
  
  
   

Publications

• "Breaking Biases" NNY Business Magazine 
  2018
• "Lifetime Maintenance: Does it Still Exist" New York Law Journal
  2015