Amy Berns focuses her practice on Global Transportation Finance, advising airlines, aircraft lessors, brokers, private companies, and financial institutions on complex international aviation transactions.
She structures and negotiates aircraft purchases, sales, leases, and financings, helping clients achieve efficient, commercially aligned outcomes while managing risk.
Amy brings over 20 years of experience guiding cross-border deals, ensuring transactions close smoothly and value is preserved throughout the lifecycle of each aircraft.
Before joining Vedder, Amy served as outside counsel for leading aviation clients, providing strategic advice on multi-jurisdictional commercial aviation transactions and financing structures.
Credentials
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D., 1987
- New York University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1984
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1988
Affiliations
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association