Amy Nguyen - Luther Lanard, PC Skip to Content
Luther Lanard, PC mobile logo

Amy is a franchise attorney based in Newport Beach, California. She works with franchise owners and prospective buyers who need steady guidance when disagreements arise or when they are deciding whether a franchise is the right fit. With ten years of experience, she approaches each matter with a focus on clarity, preparation, and helping clients feel supported when decisions feel high stakes.

Her work centers on helping franchisees resolve disputes and assisting individuals who are exploring a franchise purchase. In practice, this can mean stepping in when a relationship with a franchisor becomes strained or helping someone understand what they are committing to before signing on. Clients often describe her style as calm and thoughtful. She takes time to explain issues in plain language, talks through possible paths forward, and makes sure clients feel informed rather than rushed. The goal is to help people feel confident about their next step, even when the situation is stressful.

Before joining Luther Lanard PC, she spent most of her career at a small firm in Orange County handling a wide range of business disputes. That experience gave her exposure to every stage of the dispute process and helped shape a practical, hands-on approach. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California, Irvine, then returned to earn her law degree from UC Irvine School of Law. While in school, she was active in trial programs and clinics, where she represented individuals who otherwise would not have had access to help. That early work continues to influence how she shows up for clients today.

Outside the office, she enjoys trivia nights, exploring California wine country, and staying active when time allows.

Bar Admissions:

  • California State Court
  • U.S. District Court Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Education:

  • University of California, Irvine School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Irvine, B.A.

Professional Associations:

  • Orange County Bar Association
    • Business Litigation Section, Member

Awards & Recognitions:

  • Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2019 – 2023
  • Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers (U.S. News & World Report), 2021 – 2023

Speaking/Publications:

  • “Keeping Your Zoom Meetings Safe” – Lecturer, Orange County Bar Association webinar (April 2020)
  • “Ethical Issues that Should Keep You Awake at Night” – Lecturer, Orange County Bar Association Last Dash (2020)
  • “Millennials and Malpractice: Tips to Avoid Common Pitfalls and Be a More Ethical
    Lawyer” – American Bar Association Section of Litigation webinar (2020)
  • Malpractice Landscape Is Becoming Riskier for BigLaw, co-authored with Gerald A.
    Klein, Law 360 (Feb. 11, 2020)

Fun Facts:

  • Enjoys baking and watching reality television
  • Will always order hot coffee no matter the weather
  • Adjusting to being a left-handed bowler