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| Amanda Bush |
Trailrunner International has recruited Amanda Bush, attorney and wife of former Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, as managing director in its Austin office.
She co-founded Pine Cove Capital strategic advisory in July 2022 with her husband, the son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush.
Bush serves as of counsel at Austin law firm Jackson Walker, where since 2003 she has handed commercial litigation, intellectual property, media and First Amendment issues.
Jim Hughes, Trailrunner CEO, cited Bush’s “deep network and extensive experience in litigation that will help us continue to grow this core part of our business."
George P. Bush unsuccessfully challenged Texas attorney general Ken Paxton in the 2022 Republican primary.
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