Andrew Orsmond
Andrew Orsmond's practice concentrates on representing and advising employers on a broad range of issues, including employment executive contracts, workplace discrimination, termination and workforce reductions, non competition agreements and restrictive covenants, and compliance with all state and federal laws affecting employers. He represents employers in litigation before state and federal courts across the country and in proceedings before administrative agencies, such as the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In addition, Andrew has tried numerous U.S. employment and commercial arbitrations and related proceedings before the American Arbitration Association and other ADR organizations.
Andrew also advises and represents corporations and other employers in contract and discipline disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements with unions, and has extensive experience addressing employers facing strikes and work stoppages.
International security matters are a unique area of Andrew's practice. He advises multinational corporations regarding the implications of U.S. court decisions on security arrangements with host country security forces protecting international operations.
Practice Areas
- Security and Privacy
- Labor and Employment Law
- Securities and Corporate Disputes
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Associations
- Co-Chair, Labor Law Committee, Labor & Employment Section, Boston Bar Association
- Member, Labor and Employment Section, American Bar Association
- Member, Litigation Section, American Bar Association
Education
- Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, B.S.
- Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Honors/Awards
- Major, Intelligence and Assault Amphibian Officer, United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, 1991-2002
- Awarded Joint Service Commendation, Joint Service Achievement, and Navy Achievement Medals for Service with U.S. Central Command during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-2002) and NATO Operations in former Yugoslavia (1995)
Andrew has also named as one of HP's Information Heroes.
