About Ambika Law
education and civil rights of vulnerable children
Amanda Simmons is a dedicated and compassionate lawyer specializing in children’s rights and special education law. As the founder of Ambika Law PC, she advocates for the educational needs of children with disabilities and institutional child abuse survivors. Amanda is recognized for her leadership and public speaking, actively participating in national legal forums and legislative efforts to protect vulnerable youth.
ABOUT AMANDA SIMMONS
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Amanda Simmons leads Ambika Law, PC, a firm dedicated to special education, children’s rights, and combating institutional child abuse. As a survivor-advocate of child sexual assault within the troubled teen industry, she focuses on trauma-informed, victim-centric representation for vulnerable children and educates the legal system on institutional child abuse, frequently speaking on these issues.on text goes here
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Amanda is active in her community and pro bono work, supporting special education children and youth in residential treatment centers. She serves on the LACBA New Barrister’s Committee and collaborates with national organizations like the ABA, NAWJ, and NCJFCJ on institutional child abuse projects.
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Previously, Amanda was a sales executive in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, managing accounts for companies like Cardinal Health and McKesson. She co-founded The DEN Meditation, a meditation studio featured on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," and was interviewed by The New York Times for her expertise in childhood meditation.
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Amanda practices Ashtanga yoga and Buddhist meditation, attends annual silent retreats, and enjoys collecting crystals, playing tennis, reading, and spending time with her family. She is also the Co-Chair of the Utah State Bar Young Lawyers Division Fit2Practice Committee, promoting legal well-being for new lawyers.
OUR STORY
At Ambika Law, PC, we deliver comprehensive legal services for families with special needs children, focusing on educational law, children’s rights and institutional child abuse. Guided by our core values of trauma-informed, compassionate, responsive, and resourceful lawyering, we create a supportive and proactive legal environment, ensuring our clients feel heard, understood, and effectively represented.
Ambika Law, founded by Amanda Simmons, is committed to inclusive representation by offering low bono, sliding scale, and contingency fee agreements. This approach ensures that we can represent your child regardless of your financial situation. We specialize in addressing educational needs, advocating for children’s rights within the school system, and ensuring they receive the appropriate support and education they deserve. Contact us today to see how we can help you navigate your child’s educational challenges and secure their right to a free and appropriate public education.