Fishman

Andrew Fishman

Associate
New York

I represent clients through investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes disputes that define the future of their business.

Andrew Fishman is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on high-stakes government and internal investigations, regulatory enforcement defense, and complex commercial litigation. He advises major public and private companies, as well as senior executives and other individual clients, on their most sensitive legal matters.

His experience includes representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the DOJ, SEC, OFAC, state attorneys general, and state financial regulators, including NYDFS. He also has significant experience in complex civil litigation in federal and state courts across the country.

Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edward G. Smith of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He has published articles on the application of honest services fraud and identification procedures in criminal investigations.

In addition to his commercial practice, Andrew maintains an active pro bono practice, advising governmental and nonprofit organizations on emerging issues in federal and state law and representing individuals in federal and state court proceedings. As a member of the New York City Bar Justice Center's Pro Bono Leadership Council, he advocates for meaningful access to legal representation for all New Yorkers.

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., 2022
  • Trinity College, B.S., 2016

Bar and Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • New York
COURT ADMISSIONS
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Experience

  • Defended a large FinTech company with respect to BSA/AML investigations by federal and state financial regulators.*
  • Represented large private company in expedited Delaware court of chancery litigation regarding internal financial practices.*
  • Conducted internal FCPA investigation evaluating legal exposure.* 
  • Advised company responding to putative nationwide consumer class action lawsuit.*
  • Represented private equity company during merger clearance for acquisition of a consumer brand.*
PRO BONO
  • Successfully appealed wrongful indication of individual on State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.*
  • Advised individuals with family court issues throughout New York City.*
  • Represented individual petitioning Kings County Family court to make special findings related to SIJ status.*
  • Represented incarcerated individuals seeking access to religious services in federal appellate and district court.*
  • Drafting guidance and memorandum for government and non-government organizations relating to developments in state and federal law.*
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Law Clerk, Judge Edward G. Smith, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2022-2023
  • Staff, United States Senator Richard Blumenthal, 2017-2019
* - Denotes representations handled by Andrew prior to joining Foley Hoag.

Other Publications

  • Andrew J. Fishman, “Avoiding Misidentification: Improving Best Practices Can Reduce Incidents of Wrongful Conviction,” Denver L. Rev. Forum: Vol. 100, Article 1. (2023) Available here. 
  • Andrew J. Fishman, “Enforcement of Honest Services Post-Kelly v. United States, 63 B.C.L. Rev. 2349 (2022)

Honors & Involvement

HONORS
  • Executive Online Editor, Boston College Law Review
  • Recognition by the New York State Unified Court System Access to Justice Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program
INVOLVEMENT
  • Member of the Pro Bono Leadership Council, City Bar Justice Center 
  • Member of the First Decade Committee, Federal Bar Council
  • Member, New York State Bar Association