Overview
Andrew is a member of the Constangy Cyber Team and is based in Orange County, California.
Andrew works with Constangy’s cyber litigation practice, defending organizations in complex class action litigation arising from data security incidents and data privacy-related claims.
Prior to joining Constangy, Andrew represented major software companies of Am Law 100 firms for over five years in high-stakes regulatory inquiries and assisted service providers in complex privacy litigation matters. He also advised clients on cybersecurity preparedness, incident response and risk mitigation. He also served as corporate counsel for a Fortune 100 financial services firm for three years handling sensitive cybersecurity and data privacy incident response matters and internal investigations. These positions drew upon his experience as a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Cybercrime Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of New Jersey, where he prosecuted significant cybercrime and fraud matters. He also served as Senior Trial Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, where he handled cybercrime prosecutions, coordinated litigation strategy, and advised on cybersecurity policy and legislative matters.
Andrew earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Cardozo Law Review. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Computing from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Andrew is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and is admitted to practice in California, New York, and New Jersey.
Honors & Recognition
- Incident Response Elite for 2026, selected by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the best data breach response lawyers in the business
- Incident Response 50 for 2024, 2025, selected by Cybersecurity Docket as one of the 50 best data breach response lawyers in the business
About Me
Outside of the office, Andrew is an avid gamer and enjoys running, hiking, and spending quality time with his family.
Credentials
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- J.D., magna cum laude, 2006
- Order of the Coif
- Executive Editor, Cardozo Law Review
University of California, Los Angeles
- B.S., Cognitive Science, 2003
Media
News
Professional & Civic Associations
Professional
Certifications
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) through the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Services
Admissions
- California, 2024
- New Jersey, 2019
- New York, 2007
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
C.S. Lewis
