Amanda Bernhard

Overview

Amanda Bernhard is a Principal in Ryan’s Severance Tax/Royalty practice and is based in the Firm’s Houston office. She advises energy clients on severance tax and royalty matters, helping them navigate complex multijurisdictional requirements, strengthen compliance, and identify opportunities to improve tax and royalty outcomes. Amanda works closely with clients to develop practical strategies that address evolving industry challenges while supporting their operational and financial objectives.

With more than 15 years of experience at Ryan, Amanda brings deep institutional knowledge and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to client service. Having advanced through multiple leadership roles within the Firm, she has extensive experience advising clients on severance tax and royalty matters while leading complex engagements across the energy sector. Amanda is committed to building trusted client relationships and delivering clear, actionable solutions that help organizations mitigate risk, maximize value, and achieve stronger business outcomes.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Texas A&M University

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Severance Tax/Royalty, Ryan, Houston office

• Advises energy clients on severance tax and royalty matters

• Develops strategies to improve compliance and maximize tax and royalty outcomes

Director, Ryan, Houston office

• Led complex client engagements across multijurisdictional tax matters

• Mentored teams and strengthened client service delivery

Senior Manager, Ryan, Houston office

• Managed client engagements and strategic tax consulting projects

• Supported team development and operational excellence

Manager, Ryan, Houston office

• Oversaw multijurisdictional tax consulting engagements

• Delivered practical tax solutions for complex client matters