She was born and raised in Texas and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas in Political Science and Legal Reasoning. She relocated to Metro Phoenix to attend Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. During law school, Amy was held positions in the Student Bar Association and Advocacy Program Against Domestic Violence. Amy participated in internships with the United States District Court, Maricopa Superior Court, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and graduating with Highest Pro Bono Distinction.