Amy K. Johnson

In her role as Disclosure Counsel to the State of North Carolina, Amy leads the State’s communications and disclosure to its investors.

In addition, Amy co-leads the firm’s Diversity Committee. She also serves on the board of directors for PFLAG Charlotte.

Representative Experience

• Disclosure Counsel, $700,000,000 State of North Carolina Limited Obligation (Build NC) Bonds, Series 2020B
• Bank Counsel, $150,000,000 Credit Agreement with The Trustees of Columbia University of the City of New York
• Bank and Remarketing Agent Counsel, $110,450,000 Private Colleges and Universities Authority Emory University Revenue Bonds, Federally Taxable Series 2022C-1

• Counsel to the Letter of Credit Provider, $255,825,000 Aggregate Amount Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) Transportation Revenue Variable Rate Refunding Bonds, 2024

• Counsel to the Liquidity Provider, Standby Bond Purchase Agreement (2024) with the City of Gainesville, Florida supporting $98,610,000 Variable Rate Utilities System Revenue Bonds

• Underwriter’s Counsel, $69,410,000 South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Furman University), Series 2024

• Underwriter’s Counsel, $79,635,000 City of Durham, North Carolina Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024

Notable

• Best Lawyers in America, Charlotte Public Finance "Lawyer of the Year," 2014
• Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law, 2007-2025; Public Finance Law 2007-2025
• Sally & Bill Van Allen Public Service Award, 2024
• Charlotte Business Journal, Women in Business Achievement Award, 2021
• Corporate Counsel, Women, Influence & Power in Law award, Thought Leadership category, 2019
• Nominated for inaugural Charlotte ATHENA Young Leader Award
• Mecklenburg Times, 50 Most Influential Women, 2011
• Charlotte Business Journal, “40 Under 40” winner, 2008
• Co-Chair, Moore & Van Allen Diversity Committee

News

Affiliations

• National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL)
• Board of Directors; Chair Governance and Advocacy Committee,  PFLAG Charlotte, 2020-present
• Board of Directors, University of North Carolina Law School Alumni Association, 2013-2019
• Inaugural Chair, 2006-2008, Charlotte Legal Diversity Clerkship Initiative, Mecklenburg County Bar
• Board of Directors, 2009-2012, Mecklenburg County Foundation