Andy is the managing partner and is a member of Laner Muchin’s Executive Committee. He joined the Firm as an associate in 1996. Andy spends a majority of his time negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing clients in arbitrations, responding to union grievances and in matters before the National Labor Relations Board in almost every industry and for clients of all sizes.

In addition, Andy advises clients on how to navigate state, local and federal employment laws. He helps clients develop strategies on resolving complex employee relations issues in matters such as reasonable accommodations under the nation’s various disability laws, compliance with the nation’s various sick day and leave laws and hiring strategies in light of the many laws governing what information an employer may consider.

Andy also helps draft executive employment agreements, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, severance agreements, arbitration and other employment-related agreements.

Andy is a prolific author of employment-related articles and sections in treatises and has co-authored many articles for the Employment Law Update. He was most recently selected for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2024 for Labor Law – Management and honored by The American Lawyer’s 2022 Midwest Trailblazers list. He has been named in Illinois Super Lawyers by Chicago Magazine each year from 2010 to 2022, a recognition awarded to only five percent of the lawyers in the state of Illinois. In 2021, he was named a Notable Gen X Leader in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business.