Amanda Cline

About Amanda Cline

With over 15 years of legal and consulting experience, I serve as Senior Counsel at Quadrant Law Group, bringing discipline, service, and excellence to every client engagement. My work spans commercial and tech law, including SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, and IP. I advise clients on AI policy, AI regulatory compliance, and I negotiate complex AI contracts.In previous roles, I led high-stakes negotiations, built legal tools for private equity engagements, and trained lawyers across regions. I also advised on product development, compliance, and dispute resolution. My expertise in procurement and strategy consulting, shaped my ability to provide legal guidance and support operational efficiency and business growth. My work reflects a client-focused mindset, with a strong emphasis on clarity, risk mitigation, and innovation.

Experience

1. Senior Legal Counsel

   Quadrant Law Group, Llp

   Oct 2024 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   As Senior Counsel with over 15 years of experience in commercial contracting and technology law, I bring a strategic, business-aligned approach rooted in integrity and excellence. I’ve advised both global enterprises and high-growth SaaS companies, where I led complex negotiations involving cybersecurity, SaaS, Gen AI, outsourcing, and IP.In my current role I work closely with large financial institutions developing AI and Quantum governance structures, playbooks, templates, and guiding principles with key stakeholders in security, data privacy, IT, and compliance. I lead complex AI negotiations for the firm\'s largest clients where I have developed innovative ways to adapt terms to the fluidity of today\'s technology landscape while keeping pace with business demands and balancing legal risks.I build scalable legal frameworks for private equity clients and trained legal professionals — demonstrating a deep commitment to teamwork and legal development. I also have experience as a procurement and strategy consultant, giving me a practical lens for aligning legal guidance with business goals. I advise on data privacy, risk, and emerging technology issues with a focus on actionable, solutions-driven counsel.

Education

• University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

  Business Management, magna cum laude

• Western State College of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.), summa cum laude

Skills

• Program Management
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Crm
• Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Vendor Management
• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Marketing
• Business Process Improvement
• Outsourcing
• Business Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Word
• Management Consulting
• Vendor Relations
• Contract Negotiations
• Outlook
• Cost Reduction
• Leadership Development
• Customer Relations
• Powerpoint
• Excel
• Coaching
• Word
• Customer Service
• Forecasting
• Microsoft Office
• New Business Development
• Finance
• Change Control
• Change Control Board