We’re looking forward to introducing you to Amanda McCall. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Amanda, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Something that’s been bringing me a great sense of joy lately is training for bodybuilding competitions. It started as a personal challenge, but over time, it’s become a true passion and source of inspiration in my life. I recently competed in a national show in New Jersey. Preparing for that moment was an incredible journey; one that tested me, transformed me, and energized me.
What I love about bodybuilding is how it asks you to show up for yourself every single day. It’s not just about lifting weights, it’s about discipline, intention, and honoring a commitment to yourself, even when no one is watching. During long and often chaotic workdays, training became a grounding force. Whether I was meal prepping, squeezing in a workout between meetings, or practicing my stage routine late at night, it gave me a way to channel my energy into something that felt wholly mine.
Watching the physical changes is empowering, but the real transformation happens on the inside; building confidence, resilience, and mental strength. It’s demanding, almost like a second job, but it gives back so much. It reminded me that growth doesn’t come all at once; it happens in those quiet, consistent efforts day after day. And there’s something really beautiful about creating that kind of progress outside of your professional identity. It gave me a light to look forward to every day and a reason to be proud just for myself.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Amanda McCall, and I’m an attorney and the founder of McCall Law Group, PLLC and co-owner and project manager of 2M Development Group, LLC, which I proudly operate with my mom. At the core of everything I do—whether it’s through law or development—is a deep-rooted passion for helping people through some of life’s most significant transitions. That passion comes from my own experiences growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, watching businesses being built from the ground up, and also navigating personal challenges like divorce within my family. Those early lessons taught me both strength and compassion and led me to where I am today.
McCall Law Group, PLLC is more than just a law firm, it’s a reflection of my belief that legal guidance should be both strategic and human. We focus on real estate, business, family law, and development-related legal services, and we serve clients throughout Texas with an approach that is responsive, transparent, and tailored to each individual. What makes McCall Law Group, PLLC unique is how we meet clients exactly where they are, whether they are purchasing their first home, forming a new company, working through a family dispute, or developing their next big project. We handle the legal complexities so they can focus on building their future.
What drives me most is being a trusted advisor during pivotal moments such as helping someone launch a business that becomes a family legacy, supporting them through a difficult divorce, or making their dream of homeownership a reality. I don’t take lightly the privilege of being invited into those moments, and I work hard to make sure my clients feel supported and empowered every step of the way.
Outside the law office, I co-own 2M Development Group with my mom, where we focus on full-service residential land development across North Texas. We turn raw land into vibrant neighborhoods by combining years of development experience with in-house legal expertise to create a seamless, efficient process for investors, engineers, and builders.
Ultimately, both McCall Law Group and 2M Development are about building something meaningful for my clients, my community, and my family. And being able to do that alongside my mom, grounded in the values I was raised with, makes the work even more special.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My grandfather taught me the most about work—though I’ll admit, when I was younger, his lessons often came in the form of long-winded lectures that I didn’t always want to hear. Back then, I didn’t realize the wisdom he was trying to pass down. But as I’ve gotten older and started walking my own path in business and law, I’ve come to deeply appreciate everything he tried to teach me.
He was a successful businessman who built multiple companies and passed them on to his children. What I admire most is that his success was never just about himself—it was always about his family. He worked long hours, missed events, and made sacrifices that I know weren’t easy. But he did it all to provide a better life, and he never let us forget the importance of education. He and my grandmother made sure that I—and all of my cousins—had access to the best schools possible. I truly believe that their commitment to our education is what laid the foundation for my success today as an attorney and business owner.
What made my grandfather so special was the way he saw potential in people. He didn’t hand out shortcuts—he gave you the tools, the opportunities, and the belief that you could do it yourself. He modeled this not only in how he built his companies, but also in how he poured into his family. He invested in us with love, discipline, and high expectations, and that gave me something powerful to live up to.
He taught me that hard work matters—but even more importantly, why you work matters. It’s not just about building a career. It’s about building something bigger than yourself—for your family, your legacy, and for others whose lives you can impact along the way. That’s the lesson I carry with me every day, and it’s what I hope to reflect through my own businesses and in the future I’m building for my family.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Fortunately and unfortunately, I learned to transform pain into power at a young age. Back in middle and high school, I was treated harshly by my peers. Each day was difficult to face, filled with dread and emotional weight. But instead of letting that pain consume me, I turned it into fuel. I worked relentlessly in schooling and extracurriculars, made the honor roll each year, and graduated in the top percent of my class, to became the first student from my high school to apply to and be accepted at Texas Christian University.
The choice to attend Texas Christian University wasn’t just academic, it was symbolic. I used the pain I carried from my middle school and high school years to propel me out of my comfort zone. I entered a new state and a new school that was 2,000 miles away from the small town I grew up in. I left everything familiar behind: my home, my family, and any sense of comfort. I didn’t know a single person there. But I used the discomfort from those early years as power, to take that leap, to believe I deserved more, and to trust that something better was waiting.
College brought its own challenges, particularly with relationships and personal hardships. Still, I didn’t let that define me. Instead, I leaned into my passion for politics and took a leap of faith by accepting a position in Washington, D.C. after graduation. I was ready to start my post-grad life in Washington, D.C., but life had more lessons in store. Just one week before I was supposed to move across the country to begin my position in Washington D.C., my parents, who I’m very close with, suddenly split up. I had moved back to Oregon after graduation and being an only child, the news was devastating. On top of that, my mom, who battles multiple sclerosis, began to struggle severely. Her condition worsens under stress, sometimes leaving her immobile. I couldn’t find it in my heart to leave. I turned down the position in Washington, D.C. and stayed in Oregon to support my mother during the divorce and declining health. It was during that time I got a firsthand look at how brutal the divorce process can be, not just emotionally, but financially. I also witnessed something that lit a fire in me; the way the attorneys on the case treated my mother, who was in such a fragile and vulnerable state. It wasn’t right and to be completely honest, it enraged me, however, I chose to use these feelings as fuel. These feelings gave me clarity and purpose by inspiring me to apply to law school with a desire to help others navigating similar family challenges. I can say without hesitation that I wouldn’t be on the career path I’m on today if I hadn’t experienced that hardship and chosen to grow through it.
Pain has been a constant thread in my story, but so has purpose and perseverance. From a young age, I stopped hiding my pain and started honoring it, using it as a source of strength, resilience, and drive as well as a catalyst to branch out, to protect the people I love, and to fight for others who don’t have a voice. Pain has become the very thing that drives me forward and has shaped not just my academic and professional journey, but who I am today.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Without hesitation, they’d say my faith and my family. Those are the two pillars of my life and everyone who truly knows me knows that. They’re not just important to me; they are central to who I am.
My faith grounds me. It shapes my values, my decisions, and how I show up in the world. It gives me peace in chaos, strength in uncertainty, and purpose in everything I do.
My family, they are my heart. They provide love, support, comfort, and unwavering motivation. Whether it’s celebrating a win or navigating a hard season, they’re always my first call and my constant anchor. Every goal I pursue, every challenge I take on, every sacrifice I make—it’s all with them in mind.
My faith and my family are the reasons behind my drive, the source of my resilience, and the lens through which I view success. My closest friends would tell you that above all else, those are the things that matter most to me.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
Absolutely I’ve felt that tap-dancing-to-work level of excitement, and I can tell you exactly when it happened. Back in February 2025, I took a leap of faith and opened my own law practice: McCall Law Group, PLLC. Starting my own firm had always been a dream, something I envisioned since law school. It was not a matter of if, but when. By December 2024, I decided the “when” was now and within just two months of making that decision, I left the only law firm I had ever practiced at, walked away from the safety of an established structure, and stepped into the unknown. I didn’t know if any clients would come with me. I didn’t know if I’d be able to build a client base from scratch. It was terrifying. But it was time to bet on myself.
Fortunately, a few loyal clients did follow me, which gave me a foundation, but not nearly enough to sustain a firm. I was filled with anxiety, doubt, and that relentless voice asking, “Can I really do this”?
But then, something incredible happened. About two months into opening McCall Law Group, PLLC, referrals started coming in; past clients, colleagues, friends of friends, even strangers who had just heard my name through word of mouth. The phone kept ringing. Cases kept coming. I had built something real, and it was growing faster than I imagined. I even reached a point where I had to turn people away because the demand exceeded my capacity just two months in. It was overwhelming. It was exhausting. But it was electric.
I remember waking up and feeling that fire in my chest; the joy, the adrenaline, the disbelief that this is happening. I had created something from nothing. That season was, and still is, one of the most exhilarating times in my career. I was truly tap dancing to work, not because it was easy, but because it was mine. I had made it happen.
While I know there will be low points ahead, as there always are, I carry that high with me. It’s my reminder that I can take risks, face fear, and still come out stronger on the other side.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mccalllawgroup.com/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalmccall/
