About Andrew

Andrew is head of Cooley’s white collar defense and investigations group and co-partner in charge of the Washington, DC, office. A highly acclaimed former federal prosecutor, he’s known for his role serving as the chief of the public corruption unit at the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he led numerous high-profile prosecutions. Andrew defends companies and individuals before government agencies and in high-stakes litigation, leads complex and sensitive internal investigations, and has successfully tried significant white collar and regulatory matters.

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Experience

Admissions and credentials

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • District of Columbia

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – District of Columbia (2024 – 2025)

Chambers USA: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – New York (2022 – 2025)

The Legal 500 US: Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense (2024 – 2025)

Henry L. Stimson Medal for outstanding career performance as an Assistant US Attorney (2017)

Director's Award for Superior Performance as an AUSA (2015)

Assistant Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service (2014)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court, Washington DC
  • Federal Bar Council American Inn of Court, New York

Best of the best in every way. Fair, tough, smart.

Preet Bharara, former US Attorney, SDNY, June 30, 2017

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