Amanda L.Genovese
Partner
Commercial Litigation
agenovese@seyfarth.com
Amanda is a fierce advocate with a proven track record in leading high-stakes litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and class action defense. When in a crisis, clients, including Fortune 50 companies, turn to Amanda for advice.
More About Amanda
Amanda is an effective litigator who represents several of the nation’s largest companies in their most complex disputes. Recognized by the New York Law Journal as a “Rising Star” for the 2022 New York Legal Awards, an award for the region's most promising lawyers 40 and younger, Amanda’s clients praise her natural ability to connect with business/executive teams to gain their trust.
As “go-to” outside counsel for health care and ERISA litigation, Amanda has successfully defended insurers, plan administrators, employers, and managed care organizations against class and individual claims. She consistently delivers excellent results for clients embroiled in high-stakes reimbursement and network agreement disputes—obtaining dozens of dismissals by dispositive motions and aggressively steering cases to favorable settlements. She also counsels clients in matters involving improper billing, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, the Mental Health Parity Act, and Medicaid and Medicare Advantage programs.
As an experienced commercial litigator, financial institutions and other large companies hire Amanda to deliver innovative arguments and practical solutions. Clients trust her judgment in cases involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, consumer liability, and RICO.
Amanda understands that clients need well-reasoned legal recommendations, regular case updates (without inquiring), timely responses, and a staunch advocate in their corner. She delivers.
As “go-to” outside counsel for health care and ERISA litigation, Amanda has successfully defended insurers, plan administrators, employers, and managed care organizations against class and individual claims. She consistently delivers excellent results for clients embroiled in high-stakes reimbursement and network agreement disputes—obtaining dozens of dismissals by dispositive motions and aggressively steering cases to favorable settlements. She also counsels clients in matters involving improper billing, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, the Mental Health Parity Act, and Medicaid and Medicare Advantage programs.
As an experienced commercial litigator, financial institutions and other large companies hire Amanda to deliver innovative arguments and practical solutions. Clients trust her judgment in cases involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, consumer liability, and RICO.
Amanda understands that clients need well-reasoned legal recommendations, regular case updates (without inquiring), timely responses, and a staunch advocate in their corner. She delivers.
- JD, New York Law School
Member, Media Law and Policy Center; Telecommunications Fellowship - BA, Manhattan College
Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society; Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society; Division 1 Scholarship Athlete, Women’s Softball (Co-Captain)
- New Jersey
- New York
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
- US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York
- US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
Related Key Industries
Representative Healthcare and ERISA Experience
- Achieved dismissal of ERISA class action against a national health insurance company by plaintiff-participants challenging procedures for recovery of claim overpayments.
- Successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, obtaining a unanimous decision that affirmed dismissal of a case against a New York health insurance company involving medical necessity determinations and claims under ERISA.
- Defended a Medicare Advantage organization in a commercial arbitration involving claims brought by a major hospital system.
- Achieved dismissals for major national health insurance companies in federal and state courts in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and California involving ERISA claims, breaches of fiduciary duties, and quasi-contractual and fraud claims.
- Obtained favorable settlement in a complex dispute involving a New York health insurance company and a hospital system that demanded millions of dollars, rate adjustments, and challenged its participating status.
- Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a national health insurance company, in defense of claims asserted under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Equity Act, after securing summary judgment on key issues.
- Defended a national health insurance company in a multi-district litigation involving cybersecurity.
- Defended managed care organizations in multiple cases brought by out-of-network medical providers alleging RICO conspiracy and state-law causes of action.
Representative Commercial Litigation Experience
- Achieved complete dismissal against a large, well-known international retailer in federal litigation involving complex breach-of-contract and quasi-contractual claims.
- Obtained numerous dismissals and favorable settlements for national banking institutions, mortgage-servicing companies, and background-screening companies in individual and class actions under consumer-protection statutes.
- Obtained summary judgment in matter involving breach of a commercial lease and several million dollars in unpaid rent, late fees, and interest.
- Effectively represented a regional real estate management company by aggressively negotiating an extensive fine reduction and closure of regulatory actions.
- Successfully defended officers and directors of insolvent businesses in actions for fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, and conspiracy.
- Successfully limited discovery and developed an effective early-exit strategy from a high-profile false-advertising litigation for an international jewelry manufacturer and distributor.
- Represented national banking institutions and mortgage-servicing companies in various Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.
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- Recognized as a Rising Star in the New York Law Journal's 2022 New York Legal Awards, an award recognizing the region's most promising lawyers 40 and younger
- Listed in New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters) for Business Litigation, New York (2017-2022)
- Committee Member, LGBT Rights Committee, New York City Bar Association (2016-2019)
- Committee Member, Law Committee for the International Claim Association
- Co-Author, “The Seventh Circuit Had ‘Good Cause’ To Affirm An ERISA Plan Sponsor Win In Decade-Long Class Action,” Seyfarth’s Beneficially Yours Blog (June 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, “Harder to ‘Tennessee Waltz’ Around ERISA After Dialysis Newco: Preemption and the Fifth Circuit’s Change of Heart,” ERISA Litigation Reporter (2019)
- Co-Author, “The ‘Well-Pleaded Complaint Rule’ and Pushing the Bounds Post-‘McCulloch’,” New York Law Journal (March 2018)
- Co-Speaker, “Health Care Beat Episode 43 - The ESG Landscape: Key Takeaways for the Health Care Industry,” Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “ERISA Litigation Considerations,” Closed Client CLE Presentation (May 2023)
- Moderator, “Blip or Wave? Examining COVID-19 Related Disputes and Litigation Involving MCOs and Anticipating What the Future Holds,” American Conference Institute’s Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Conference (March 2022)
- Panelist, “Ethical Considerations for Certain Fee Arrangements and Early Pleading Considerations in Payor/Provider Disputes,” ABA’s National Managed Care Institute (November 2020)
- Moderator, “In-house Counsel Roundtable: Managing Key Legal Challenges in Managed Care Operations,” American Conference Institute’s Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Virtual Conference (July 2020)
- Co-Presenter, “Cinema & Developing Key Litigation Strategies in ERISA Reimbursement Cases to Drive Early Resolutions and Manage Legal Spending,” 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield National Summit (April 2019)
- Featured, “Rising Star: Amanda Genovese,” New York Law Journal (October 4, 2022)
- “Seyfarth Poaches Troutman Pepper Benefits Litigator,” Bloomberg Law (January 17, 2023)
Government Fellowship
- Telecommunications Fellowship, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Division of Law (2011)
Amanda is a fierce advocate with a proven track record in leading high-stakes litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and class action defense. When in a crisis, clients, including Fortune 50 companies, turn to Amanda for advice.
More About Amanda
Amanda is an effective litigator who represents several of the nation’s largest companies in their most complex disputes. Recognized by the New York Law Journal as a “Rising Star” for the 2022 New York Legal Awards, an award for the region's most promising lawyers 40 and younger, Amanda’s clients praise her natural ability to connect with business/executive teams to gain their trust.
As “go-to” outside counsel for health care and ERISA litigation, Amanda has successfully defended insurers, plan administrators, employers, and managed care organizations against class and individual claims. She consistently delivers excellent results for clients embroiled in high-stakes reimbursement and network agreement disputes—obtaining dozens of dismissals by dispositive motions and aggressively steering cases to favorable settlements. She also counsels clients in matters involving improper billing, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, the Mental Health Parity Act, and Medicaid and Medicare Advantage programs.
As an experienced commercial litigator, financial institutions and other large companies hire Amanda to deliver innovative arguments and practical solutions. Clients trust her judgment in cases involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, consumer liability, and RICO.
Amanda understands that clients need well-reasoned legal recommendations, regular case updates (without inquiring), timely responses, and a staunch advocate in their corner. She delivers.
As “go-to” outside counsel for health care and ERISA litigation, Amanda has successfully defended insurers, plan administrators, employers, and managed care organizations against class and individual claims. She consistently delivers excellent results for clients embroiled in high-stakes reimbursement and network agreement disputes—obtaining dozens of dismissals by dispositive motions and aggressively steering cases to favorable settlements. She also counsels clients in matters involving improper billing, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, the Mental Health Parity Act, and Medicaid and Medicare Advantage programs.
As an experienced commercial litigator, financial institutions and other large companies hire Amanda to deliver innovative arguments and practical solutions. Clients trust her judgment in cases involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, consumer liability, and RICO.
Amanda understands that clients need well-reasoned legal recommendations, regular case updates (without inquiring), timely responses, and a staunch advocate in their corner. She delivers.
- JD, New York Law School
Member, Media Law and Policy Center; Telecommunications Fellowship - BA, Manhattan College
Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society; Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society; Division 1 Scholarship Athlete, Women’s Softball (Co-Captain)
- New Jersey
- New York
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US District Court, Eastern District of New York
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, Western District of New York
- US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York
- US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York
Related Key Industries
Representative Healthcare and ERISA Experience
- Achieved dismissal of ERISA class action against a national health insurance company by plaintiff-participants challenging procedures for recovery of claim overpayments.
- Successfully argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, obtaining a unanimous decision that affirmed dismissal of a case against a New York health insurance company involving medical necessity determinations and claims under ERISA.
- Defended a Medicare Advantage organization in a commercial arbitration involving claims brought by a major hospital system.
- Achieved dismissals for major national health insurance companies in federal and state courts in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and California involving ERISA claims, breaches of fiduciary duties, and quasi-contractual and fraud claims.
- Obtained favorable settlement in a complex dispute involving a New York health insurance company and a hospital system that demanded millions of dollars, rate adjustments, and challenged its participating status.
- Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a national health insurance company, in defense of claims asserted under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Equity Act, after securing summary judgment on key issues.
- Defended a national health insurance company in a multi-district litigation involving cybersecurity.
- Defended managed care organizations in multiple cases brought by out-of-network medical providers alleging RICO conspiracy and state-law causes of action.
Representative Commercial Litigation Experience
- Achieved complete dismissal against a large, well-known international retailer in federal litigation involving complex breach-of-contract and quasi-contractual claims.
- Obtained numerous dismissals and favorable settlements for national banking institutions, mortgage-servicing companies, and background-screening companies in individual and class actions under consumer-protection statutes.
- Obtained summary judgment in matter involving breach of a commercial lease and several million dollars in unpaid rent, late fees, and interest.
- Effectively represented a regional real estate management company by aggressively negotiating an extensive fine reduction and closure of regulatory actions.
- Successfully defended officers and directors of insolvent businesses in actions for fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, and conspiracy.
- Successfully limited discovery and developed an effective early-exit strategy from a high-profile false-advertising litigation for an international jewelry manufacturer and distributor.
- Represented national banking institutions and mortgage-servicing companies in various Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.
Related News & Insights
-
Podcast
Apr 24, 2024
Health Care Beat Episode 43 - The ESG Landscape: Key Takeaways for the Health Care Industry
-
Blog Post
Jul 14, 2023
OMG! OMB Reviewing Long-Awaited Mental Health Parity Regulations – Public Release Imminent
-
Blog Post
Jun 12, 2023
The Seventh Circuit Had “Good Cause” To Affirm An ERISA Plan Sponsor Win In Decade-Long Class Action
-
Sponsored Events
May 18, 2023
Seyfarth to Sponsor AHLA's 2023 Health Plan Law & Compliance Institute
- Recognized as a Rising Star in the New York Law Journal's 2022 New York Legal Awards, an award recognizing the region's most promising lawyers 40 and younger
- Listed in New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters) for Business Litigation, New York (2017-2022)
- Committee Member, LGBT Rights Committee, New York City Bar Association (2016-2019)
- Committee Member, Law Committee for the International Claim Association
- Co-Author, “The Seventh Circuit Had ‘Good Cause’ To Affirm An ERISA Plan Sponsor Win In Decade-Long Class Action,” Seyfarth’s Beneficially Yours Blog (June 12, 2023)
- Co-Author, “Harder to ‘Tennessee Waltz’ Around ERISA After Dialysis Newco: Preemption and the Fifth Circuit’s Change of Heart,” ERISA Litigation Reporter (2019)
- Co-Author, “The ‘Well-Pleaded Complaint Rule’ and Pushing the Bounds Post-‘McCulloch’,” New York Law Journal (March 2018)
- Co-Speaker, “Health Care Beat Episode 43 - The ESG Landscape: Key Takeaways for the Health Care Industry,” Podcast, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “ERISA Litigation Considerations,” Closed Client CLE Presentation (May 2023)
- Moderator, “Blip or Wave? Examining COVID-19 Related Disputes and Litigation Involving MCOs and Anticipating What the Future Holds,” American Conference Institute’s Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Conference (March 2022)
- Panelist, “Ethical Considerations for Certain Fee Arrangements and Early Pleading Considerations in Payor/Provider Disputes,” ABA’s National Managed Care Institute (November 2020)
- Moderator, “In-house Counsel Roundtable: Managing Key Legal Challenges in Managed Care Operations,” American Conference Institute’s Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Virtual Conference (July 2020)
- Co-Presenter, “Cinema & Developing Key Litigation Strategies in ERISA Reimbursement Cases to Drive Early Resolutions and Manage Legal Spending,” 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield National Summit (April 2019)
- Featured, “Rising Star: Amanda Genovese,” New York Law Journal (October 4, 2022)
- “Seyfarth Poaches Troutman Pepper Benefits Litigator,” Bloomberg Law (January 17, 2023)
Government Fellowship
- Telecommunications Fellowship, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Division of Law (2011)