Amanda Cárdenas, Esq.

Amanda Cárdenas, Esq. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Amanda currently serves as the Associate General Counsel at TILT Holdings, a vertically-integrated infrastructure and technology company in the cannabis industry. In this role, they provide legal, regulatory, and policy advice to TILT's subsidiaries, assists with license/permit applications, ensures compliance with state and local laws, develops contracts, and handles employment law matters. Prior to joining TILT Holdings, Amanda worked as the Legal and Compliance Officer at Briteside Holdings. Amanda has also served as a Paralegal at Jordan Ramis PC, where they provided support for various practice areas, including environmental law and land use cases. Additionally, they have held positions at Bread of Life Mission, Stella L. Pitts & Associates, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, New Beginnings, and the King County Bar Association, where they volunteered and assisted with legal clinics, advised clients on family law matters, and represented low-income parents in court. Earlier in their career, Amanda gained valuable experience as a Legal Extern at Los Padres ForestWatch and as a Legal Intern at the National Wildlife Federation, working on various legal and policy issues related to environmental conservation and natural resource development.

Amanda Cárdenas, Esq., obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources with a focus on Environmental Studies from Cornell University in 2005. Following their undergraduate education, they pursued a Master of Science degree at the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Environment and Resources. Amanda completed their Master's program in 2008. Continuing their studies, Amanda attended the University of Washington, where they obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the School of Law. During their time at the University of Washington, they focused on Environmental Law, graduating in 2011 with a concentration in this field.