Amanda M. Grace

Associate

Overview

Amanda Grace is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Litigation Group, where she focuses on tax controversy matters, including IRS audits and appeals, refund litigation, and Tax Court litigation. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, Amanda brings firsthand judicial perspective to her practice, having clerked for two judges of the United States Tax Court. 

Prior to joining Crowell, Amanda served as a law clerk for the Honorable Adam B. Landy and the Honorable David Gustafson of the United States Tax Court, where she conducted in-depth legal research on a variety of tax issues. This experience gives her a distinct perspective on representing clients in tax controversy matters, particularly on representing clients before the Tax Court. 

Amanda received her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, with a concentration in Business & Finance Law. During law school, she served as an Articles Editor of the Public Contract Law Journal and as a Dean's Fellow. A committed oral advocate, Amanda represented GW Law at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria, one of the most prestigious international arbitration competitions in the world, drawing teams from over 300 universities across more than 80 countries. She also served as a student attorney in the GW Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic, advising nonprofits on 501(c)(3) formation and compliance. 

Amanda earned her B.A. in Spanish and Political Science, with a certificate in Latin American Studies, from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Career & Education

    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., Articles Editor, The Public Contract Law Journal, 2023
    • University of Pittsburgh, B.A., magna cum laude,  Spanish and Political Science, 2018
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., Articles Editor, The Public Contract Law Journal, 2023
    • University of Pittsburgh, B.A., magna cum laude,  Spanish and Political Science, 2018
    • District of Columbia
    • District of Columbia
    • The Honorable Adam B. Landy, United States Tax Court, 2024-2026
    • The Honorable David Gustafson, United States Tax Court, 2023-2024
    • The Honorable Adam B. Landy, United States Tax Court, 2024-2026
    • The Honorable David Gustafson, United States Tax Court, 2023-2024
    • ABA Section of Taxation 
    • ABA Section of Taxation 

Amanda's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.05.26

Generally Recognized as Safe: Key Changes to FDA’s GRAS Notification Requirement Looming

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a change to the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification system for the first time in almost 30 years. The new proposed rule, unlike the current rule proposed in 1997 and finalized in 2016, makes GRAS notifications mandatory. The comment period for the proposed rule ends in only two months (December 9, 2026), and stakeholders should act promptly to submit comments before the deadline closes. Given the significance of the proposed changes for food manufacturers and suppliers, understanding the scope and implications of the rule is critical now — before it is finalized....

Amanda's Insights

Client Alert | 5 min read | 10.05.26

Generally Recognized as Safe: Key Changes to FDA’s GRAS Notification Requirement Looming

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a change to the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification system for the first time in almost 30 years. The new proposed rule, unlike the current rule proposed in 1997 and finalized in 2016, makes GRAS notifications mandatory. The comment period for the proposed rule ends in only two months (December 9, 2026), and stakeholders should act promptly to submit comments before the deadline closes. Given the significance of the proposed changes for food manufacturers and suppliers, understanding the scope and implications of the rule is critical now — before it is finalized....