Amanda K. Vaughn

Associate

Columbus + 1.614.281.3925

Amanda Vaughn represents clients in a wide range of complex labor and employment matters. Her litigation experience includes claims arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and other federal and state laws.

Amanda regularly performs employment-related diligence and advises on issues arising out of mergers, acquisitions, and other large transactions. In addition, she has experience conducting internal investigations and counseling clients on compliance with various labor and employment laws. Amanda has significant experience in fact development, managing e-discovery, and motions practice.

Amanda maintains an active pro bono practice as well by counseling nonprofit organizations on employment issues. She also serves on the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Young Alumni Steering Committee.

Experience

  • Wabtec acquires Dellner CouplersJones Day is advising Wabtec Corporation in the $960 million acquisition of Dellner Couplers, a global leader in highly engineered safety-critical train connection systems and services for passenger rail rolling stock.
  • Delaware North completes business combination and debt financing transaction of its Illinois Route-Gaming businessJones Day advised Delaware North in the business combination transaction of its route-gaming business in Illinois with Eureka Entertainment's Universal Gaming Group.
  • J.F. Lehman & Company acquires WristJones Day advised J.F. Lehman & Company in the acquisition of a majority shareholding of W.S.S. Holding A/S and its subsidiaries, global leaders in marine supply, logistics and budget management services for the maritime industry.
  • J.F. Lehman & Company sells Integrated Global ServicesJones Day advised J.F. Lehman & Company Sale of Integrated Global Services, Inc., a leading international provider of surface protection solutions, to American Securities.
  • Asbury Automotive Group to acquire the Herb Chambers CompaniesJones Day is advising Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the United States, in its definitive agreement to acquire various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies for approximately $1.34 billion in cash.
  • VSE Corporation sells its Wheeler Fleet Solutions businessJones Day is advising VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the sale of its Fleet business segment, Wheeler Fleet Solutions, Co., to One Equity Partners for up to $230 million in total consideration.
  • High Road Capital sells portfolio company TavoronJones Day advised High Road Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Tavoron to Fusion Capital Partners, a Los Angeles based private equity firm.
  • Wabtec acquires Evident’s inspection technologies divisionJones Day is advising Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) in connection with its $1.78 billion acquisition of Evident’s inspection technologies division, a global leader in non-destructive testing, remote visual inspection and analytical instruments solutions for mission critical assets.
  • MPE Partners acquires SKB CasesJones Day advised MPE Partners in the acquisition and financing of SKB Cases, a leading manufacturer of specialty protective cases serving the military and industrial, music and pro AV, and sports end markets.
  • American Pacific Group acquires ServerLIFTJones Day advised American Pacific Group in the acquisition and financing of ServerLIFT LLC, a leading provider of data center and server lift equipment and other related equipment.
  • VSE acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group and completes $172.5 million public offering of Common StockJones Day advised VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the $200 million acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, LP and a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
  • Corpay acquires GPS Capital MarketsJones Day advised Corpay, Inc. in the acquisition of GPS Capital Markets, LLC and its subsidiaries, a group that provides business-to-business cross-border and treasury management solutions, in Corpay’s third largest deal ever.
  • Bose acquires McIntoshJones Day advised Bose Corporation in the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber.
  • Parker Hannifin sells North America Composites & Fuel Containment Division to SK Capital PartnersJones Day advised Parker Hannifin Corporation in the sale of its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
  • Inflexion Private Equity portfolio company acquires Malco Tools, Inc.Jones Day advised Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Aspen Pumps Group of Malco Tools, Inc., one of the nation's top manufacturers of high-quality tools for working with sheet metal, fiber cement, vinyl siding, gutters, and other materials in the HVAC and building construction industries.
  • Blue Point Capital acquires Pinnacle MEP HoldingsJones Day represented Blue Point Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition and financing of Pinnacle MEP Holdings, an HVACR, plumbing, and related mechanical services provider with operations throughout the Midwest.
  • The Aaron's Company agrees to be acquired by IQVenturesJones Day advised The Aaron's Company, Inc. in the acquisition and take private of Aaron’s by IQVentures Holdings, LLC, a leading fintech organization, for $10.10 per share in cash, or an enterprise value of approximately $504 million.
  • Metso USA acquires Screen Machine Industries, LLCJones Day represented Metso USA in its acquisition of Screen Machine Industries LLC, a manufacturer of heavy crushing and screening equipment for the mining, land clearing, and recycling industries.
  • Duggal Visual Solutions receives investment from CortecJones Day advised Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc., a New York-based global leader in graphic printing, design services and visual solutions, in connection with a strategic investment by Cortec Group.
  • Randstad forms joint venture combining its job board business, Monster, with CareerBuilderJones Day advised Randstad N.V., a multinational publicly traded talent company, in connection with the formation of a joint venture combining its job board business, Monster, with CareerBuilder, a subsidiary of investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, Inc.