Amanda Merced

Partner @Ward & Berry, Pllc

Austin, TX, US

Amanda Merced is an accomplished government contracting attorney with deep expertise in the technology industry and in corporate compliance, intellectual property rights, and risk management. She is a sought-after advisor for companies looking to sell technology products and services to the government, bringing a strategic approach to navigating procurement, regulatory, and contractual challenges. Amanda serves as a solutions-oriented partner and outside General Counsel to Ward & Berry’s government contracting and technology clients. She has negotiated opposite major technology companies on a wide range of transactions, including software licensing, artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, robotic process automation (RPA), cloud computing (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS), cybersecurity, IT outsourcing (ITO), business process outsourcing (BPO), power, and data security/privacy. Her ability to bridge the gap between legal teams and operational departments makes her a trusted advisor in high-stakes government and commercial negotiations.A recognized thought leader, she is a frequent speaker at industry conferences such as the National 8(a) Small Business Conference, Alaska Regional Conference, NHOA Small Business Conference, Federal Publication Year in Review, SCCE Annual Conference and hosts Ward & Berry’s Austin Speakeasy Series, where she engages with key players in the government and technology sectors.

St. Mary's University

Doctor of Law (JD), Law

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government