About Amanda Leigh
Amanda Moore co-founded the Tennessee Center for Estate and Elder Law, PLLC, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Licensed to practice law in Tennessee since 2009 and in Kentucky since 2001, her extensive legal expertise encompasses estate planning, trusts, Medicaid asset protection planning, probate, and conservatorships. Amanda's commitment to these areas reflects her dedication to helping individuals navigate complex legal fields, particularly as they pertain to elder law and estate management. A graduate of Yale Law School in 2000, Amanda laid a strong academic foundation for her legal career. Prior to attending Yale, she earned her undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Western Kentucky University in 1997. Her legal journey began with a prestigious clerkship for the Chief Judge of the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This experience not only developed her legal skills but also provided her with a understanding of appellate practice, which has proven invaluable in her subsequent roles. Following her clerkship, Amanda received a national Equal Justice Works Fellowship. This lets the attorney represent clients in need at a civil legal aid firm in Appalachian Kentucky. This role underscored her commitment to public service and access to justice. Her dedication was further recognized when she was appointed as the Rowan County Trial Commissioner, where she contributed to the administration of justice at the local level.
In addition to her practice, Amanda has shared her knowledge as an educator. She has taught courses at Vanderbilt Law School and Middle Tennessee State University, covering a range of subjects including bankruptcy law, administrative law, family law, poverty law, and legal writing and research. Her involvement in education reflects her belief in the importance of nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. Furthermore, Amanda has actively participated in her community, serving as an elected member of the Board of Education for Murfreesboro City Schools. Amanda's commitment to the legal profession extends to her involvement with various organizations. She is a founding member of the Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women and the Discovery Guild at the Discovery Center.
Her service on the boards of the Stones River Watershed Association and the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center showcases her dedication to environmental and social justice issues. As a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association, Andrew Jackson Inn of Court, and Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association, Amanda remains engaged with her peers in the legal community. Outside of her professional life, she is married to Jason Vance, a professor and librarian at Middle Tennessee State University. They have two children, both pursuing higher education at Middle Tennessee State University and Syracuse University.
