Our Team
Ahmeed Amedu
Ahmeed Amedu helps people during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Be it a father desperate to visit with his son, a child terrified of returning to a country that he doesn’t know anymore, or a student facing discipline by a university, Ahmeed is dedicated to working tirelessly for his clients. He understands the importance of having an advocate and counselor that is honest with their clients and will fight for them relentlessly. Prior to founding The Amedu Law Firm, Ahmeed worked as a registered lobbyist in the Georgia State legislature. In that role, he worked with business leaders and legislators promoting policies to improve the quality of life for Georgians. Additionally, Ahmeed worked as legislative clerk in the Georgia House of Representatives, Clerk’s Office from 2010 to 2016. Ahmeed attended law school at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and is licensed to practice law in Georgia. He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Georgia State University. Ahmeed is a proud husband to his wife Lora, and a devoted father to their four children.
Emily Witt
Emily is an Associate Attorney at the Amedu Law Firm. She joined the firm in 2022 and has worked with numerous clients throughout the years. Emily has a passion for serving her community through advocacy for youth, as well as working in estate planning and assisting clients in planning for the future. Emily attended law school at Georgia State University where she graduated through the GSU Honors' Accelerated Program. Emily was named a Presidential Scholar and a member of the Honors College. During law school, she was a member of Moot Court and won the Albany Family Law Moot Court competition and was a Thomas Tang National Semifinalist. Outside of her work, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, Jesse.
Elizabeth Cardoso
Elizabeth is Case Manager at the Amedu Law Firm and works closely with children and families in our community. Elizabeth graduated from the University of North Georgia and also serves as a part-time counselor.