Amanda Keister
About Amanda Keister
Amanda Keister serves as the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Advance Auto Parts, where she oversees securities and governance functions. She has a strong legal background, having previously worked at Smith Anderson and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Amanda Keister serves as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Advance Auto Parts. She has held this position since 2019 and is based in Raleigh. In her role, she oversees the securities and governance functions, ensuring compliance with legal standards and corporate governance practices. Her focus aligns with the company's core values of inspiring, serving, and growing, which guide the legal advisory efforts within the organization.
Previous Experience at Smith Anderson
Prior to her current role, Amanda Keister worked at Smith Anderson for nine years, from 2010 to 2019. During her tenure, she held various positions, including Associate and Partner. In 2019, she served as a Partner for nine months before transitioning to Advance Auto Parts. Her experience at Smith Anderson provided her with a strong foundation in legal practices and corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Keister holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, cum laude, from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School during the same period. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics at Duke University from 2003 to 2006. This educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and business principles.
Legal Internships and Early Career
Amanda Keister gained early legal experience through internships and summer associate positions. In 2007, she worked as a Legal Intern at Nokia for two months. The following year, she completed summer associate roles at Smith Anderson and Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP, each lasting one month. Additionally, she participated in the Summer Honors Law Program at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in 2008 for two months. These experiences contributed to her legal expertise and prepared her for her subsequent roles.