Amanda Whitten

Practice areas

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee

Focus areas

Employment Discrimination, Employment Law – Employee, Wrongful Termination

Amanda Whitten, an attorney specializing in employment law based in Fresno, California, holds a partnership position at the legal firm Bryant Whitten, LLP. Her advocacy centers on safeguarding the rights of workers in regions including Bakersfield, Sacramento, and Oakland, addressing concerns of workplace mistreatment, sexual harassment, bias, retaliation, unlawful job termination, and various other matters pertaining to labor and employment regulations.

In her role, Ms. Whitten diligently represents clients from the Central Valley, asserting their employment entitlements within both state and federal courts. She has secured substantial monetary settlements – amounting to millions of dollars – through successful litigation against prominent corporations such as Starbucks, Cingular, Verizon, Target, and Microsoft. Her commitment to championing employees’ rights is unwavering, and she adeptly employs her technical expertise to effectively compile digital evidence that has significantly contributed to the favorable outcomes of numerous cases.

Authorized to practice law in the state of California, Ms. Whitten is a frequent presence in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. She maintains memberships in distinguished professional associations, including The State Bar of California, the California Employment Lawyers Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Fresno County Bar Association.

Beyond her recognition as one of The National Advocates’ Top 100 Lawyers, Ms. Whitten boasts an “Excellent” rating on Avvo. Committed to community service, she volunteers as a coach for the Coalinga High School Mock Trial Team and has previously served on the board of Sierra Challenge Express – a nonprofit running club dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. She has also contributed her time as a volunteer marathon coach.

Ms. Whitten’s academic achievements encompass a magna cum laude bachelor’s degree in political science and criminology from California State University, Fresno. During her time there, she was the recipient of the President’s Honors Scholarship from the Smittcamp Family Honors College. She subsequently earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California Davis School of Law, solidifying her legal expertise.