A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, federal investigator and attorney, Andrew is a professionally recognized former U.S. Government official and founding & managing Partner of Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC. Prior to transitioning from the Federal Government, Andrew conducted significant internal investigations as an Investigator with CIA Office of Inspector General. In that capacity, Andrew led criminal and administrative investigations involving alleged fraud, waste, abuse or violations of law, rule, or regulation. Notably, he is a subject-matter expert on federal whistleblower reprisal law and investigations. In his professional capacities, Andrew has advised and counseled numerous senior U.S. Government officials as well as numerous European governments, including the governments of the United Kingdom and France, in a variety of legal and investigative areas.Andrew has been lauded by colleagues and professional organizations alike. Notably, he was named “Lawyer of the Year” by his peers at the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and Washingtonian Magazine named him among Washington, DC’s top attorneys. Perhaps most unique is that Washingtonian named Andrew among Washington’s “Most Influential People”, identifying him among the “experts and advocates—outside the government—who’ll be shaping the policy debates of the years to come.”In naming Washington’s Most Influential People, Washingtonian wrote:“Policymaking changes as governments come in and out of power. But the bedrock underlying it—expertise that enables public service and good-faith debate and explains why idealists still come to Washington—remains. Here’s a look at who’s wielding that influence right now.”This distinction directly corresponds with many of Andrew’s cases and his publicly-stated personal mission: that his work be timely, relevant, and have impact.To that end, you have certainly seen his work as he has successfully represented clients in some of the nation’s highest profile matters. Andrew also lends his voice to addressing specific legal and policy issues when appropriate. As such, he has written numerous articles on security clearance issues, federal investigations, and whistleblower matters.
Listed skills include Legal Research, Legal Writing, Government, Private Investigations, and 33 others.
