Amanda D. Donson

From the early stages of drafting letters of intent to negotiating purchase agreements, analyzing due diligence, and managing the close of escrow, Amanda is a trusted advisor working collaboratively with her clients to achieve successful outcomes. With respect to her leasing work, she drafts and negotiates industrial, retail, and office leases, including build-to-suit leases, on behalf of landlords and tenants. In addition, Amanda drafts and negotiates CC&Rs, easement agreements, and development agreements in connection with her ground-up development work of shopping centers and residential subdivisions.

While in law school, Amanda was a repeat recipient of the prestigious CALI Excellence for the Future Award for legal research, writing, and advocacy and honored for her commitment to serving the community through her pro bono legal work. She serves on the firm's Community Outreach and Pro Bono Committees, and has recently represented a non-profit in the acquisition of a commercial building to serve as their new headquarters. Amanda also serves as Co-Chair of the Allen Matkins Diversity & Inclusion committee.

Accolades

• Named to The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" list (2025)
• Recipient of the CREW Orange County SPIRE Awards in the category of Emerging Leader (2021)