Her Story
About Amanda
Amanda Huegerich is an attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, with approximately 15 years of experience in the legal profession. Her academic path began not in law, but in business and Spanish language studies at Appalachian State University, and it wasn't until later that she committed to earning her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014. Rather than choosing a specialty while still in school, Amanda allowed her focus to take shape organically through years of hands-on practice — first as corporate counsel handling real estate, business formation, and regulatory matters, then through in-house counsel roles at organizations including Virginia Housing. Today, her work centers on estate planning, estate administration, elder law, powers of attorney, and asset protection, with a particular focus on serving an aging population. She is licensed to practice in both Virginia and North Carolina, and has spoken of possibly pursuing licensure in Washington, D.C. in the future. In 2025, after years of practicing at established firms, Amanda took the leap into entrepreneurship by founding her own law practice, Huegerich Law, where she now serves as Principal Shareholder. She considers this the most defining accomplishment of her career — not simply because she became her own boss, but because of everything the transition demanded of her: building financial systems, learning the operational side of running a business, and doing it all while raising her daughter as a single mother. Taking that leap at 49 years old, she has said, was one of the most rewarding decisions of her life, proof that meaningful growth doesn't follow a fixed timeline. Amanda often credits her father, a social worker known for his warmth and ability to truly listen, as the greatest influence on how she approaches her clients — describing their relationship as an almost apprentice-like education in human connection that shaped her long before law school ever did. Beyond her legal practice, Amanda remains deeply invested in the people and causes around her, donating her time and resources to organizations such as Underground Kitchen and Planned Parenthood. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently and finds as much fulfillment in her personal life as in her professional one — from raising her now 14-year-old daughter, whose acceptance into Governor's School with a focus on violin remains a source of great pride, to unwinding on a bike trail or tending to her garden at home. Having lived in North Carolina and Georgia before settling permanently in Richmond, Amanda has embraced the city fully, immersing herself in its culture and community. For women considering a similar path into law or entrepreneurship, her advice reflects the way she's lived her own career: trust that your journey will not resemble anyone else's, and understand that growth begins the moment you're willing to take a step before you feel fully ready.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Amanda
01What do you attribute your success to?
Starting my own firm has been the crowning achievement of my career. I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur, and working as in-house counsel never fully satisfied that drive. Building my own practice and becoming my own boss has been an incredibly fulfilling and successful path for me.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
My father was a social worker and one of the most brilliant people I've known when it came to human interaction. He carried a powerful presence of love, connection, and listening. Watching him and learning from him almost through osmosis — an apprenticeship of sorts — has been the most impactful influence on every aspect of my career.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
To those who have a passion for entrepreneurship, I encourage you to trust that your journey doesn't have to, and shouldn't, look like anyone else's. There will always be reasons to wait, doubt yourself, or believe the timing isn't right. But growth begins when you're willing to take the first step (or are "pushed") before you feel completely ready.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Opening my own law practice has been the defining achievement of my career. Although entrepreneurship had always been a personal goal, the decision came sooner than I expected. As a single mother, financial stability wasn't optional — it was essential. Building a firm from the ground up meant learning every aspect of running a business, from establishing financial systems and billing processes to creating the infrastructure needed to serve clients effectively. There were moments of uncertainty, but choosing to believe in myself at 49 years old became one of the most rewarding decisions I've ever made.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Balancing motherhood with law school — where classmates affectionately called me "Lawschool Mama" — and raising my daughter while pursuing my legal career remains one of the defining achievements of my life. I've also taken pride in creating a welcoming home for many children and in my daughter's accomplishments, including her acceptance into Governor's School. Ultimately, I find fulfillment through family and service rather than through awards alone.
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