Amanda “Mandy” M. Beard

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History; Millsaps College, Jackson, MS (2000)
Honors: magna cum laude

Juris Doctorate (J.D.); University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (2002)
Honors: Moot Court Board, Executive Committee
Honors: Recipient, Outstanding Student Award, Commercial Paper and Coastal and Ocean Law

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Mergers and acquisitions; real estate; commercial transactions; commercial lending

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Represents sellers across the country in M&A transactions.
Frequently represents lenders, buyers, and sellers in all aspects of commercial lending and real estate transactions.
Authorized as a title agent for multiple underwriters, and regularly serves as title agent and closing attorney in commercial real estate transactions.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Mississippi, 2003
U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi
U.S. District Court Southern District of Mississippi
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Mississippi Bar Association
American Bar Association
Harrison County Bar Association
Ocean Springs Education Foundation, Board Member, 2016 to 2018
Land Title Association of Mississippi, Member, Present

PERSONAL

Mandy currently resides in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with her husband, Will, and their son, Campbell.