Biography
Amy Anderson managed the ALEC Task Force on Civil Justice and counsels state legislators across the country considering lawsuit reform. She is a strong believer in fostering appropriate incentives in legal systems to support healthy economic markets.
Amy drove the development of innovative model lawsuit reform policy and brings together state legislators, litigators, top legal minds, academics and business leaders to brainstorm fair-minded solutions that moderate excess in state legal systems. Amy’s inquiring mind and commitment to finding common ground has facilitated the development of a plethora of reasonable and effective policy solutions at ALEC.
With a degree from Johns Hopkins University and the perspective of a non-attorney, Amy has a knack for translating complex legalese into common-sense policy and has presented in state houses and at policy conferences around the country.
Amy considers herself a thinker who is always willing to consider both sides of the coin. When not debating liability excesses, she spends her time exploring the culinary arts, committing to sometimes daunting do-it-yourself projects and embracing the humor in life.
Authored Articles
Authored Publications
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Lawsuit Reform for Competitive State Economies
The publication focuses on fifteen key areas in which state legislators can craft meaningful reforms designed to make their state’s civil justice systems fairer, more predictable, and more conducive to…
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ALEC 2013: Jobs, Innovation and Opportunity in the States
With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, and most Americans worrying about pocketbook issues like jobs, energy costs, retirement security, and health care affordability – ALEC releases its plan for Jobs, Innovation, and…
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The State Legislator’s Guide: Tort Reform Boot Camp
There has been much talk on both the national and state levels about tort reform, but there has been much less discussion about the particular policies included under this category.