Introduction
Andy Rose is a seasoned litigator and serves as a strategic advisor for clients, from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurs working on emerging technologies, in a variety of industries.
My focus
I spend my time litigating complex commercial or regulatory cases before state and federal courts and government agencies, and historically, my practice has been as wide-ranging as the opportunities in this “Tech Valley” region. For example, I have defended a global company and university technology transfer office in commercial contract disputes over intellectual property rights in semiconductor technologies. I have also worked with prominent energy companies on multi-million-dollar permitting proceedings, contract challenges, and environmental compliance matters. I’ve litigated trade secret, business tort, and commercial leasing claims in the medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, waste disposal, and imaging and software fields, and I’ve counseled and defended clients on their employment-related issues. I represented a large telecommunications company and a well-known museum, defending them against consumer class action claims of unfair, deceptive, and other illegal practices, and I have also represented outside directors of a prominent nonprofit organization in a breach of fiduciary duty adversary claim brought by a bankruptcy trustee.
For many years, I have worked with local and national media clients on their newsroom issues and defended them in First Amendment, reporters’ privilege, and commercial contracting suits. I’ve also litigated construction and professional negligence claims and contested probate matters, and served as lead and local counsel in special proceedings challenging government actions, freedom of information determinations, and contract procurement protests.
Looking ahead
Albany has become a hub of technological activity, with game changing innovations being made in the worldwide race for nanoelectronic excellence and burgeoning sustainability, alternate energy and video entertainment industries.
In the news
- Albany Business Review
Eleven new Capital Region senior executives you should know
June 30, 2023This article highlighting several New York Capital Region leaders recently named to new roles features Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau for being selected as NP’s Albany office managing partner. The profile mentions that former Albany OMP Andy Rose is continuing his practice as a partner with the firm.
- Bloomberg Law
Wake up call
June 1, 2023The following article covers the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner. The coverage also mentions partner Andy Rose, of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, for his 16-year tenure as Albany OMP.
- Law360
Nixon Peabody taps longtime partner as Albany office head
May 31, 2023The following article covers the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner. The coverage also mentions partner Andy Rose, of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, for his 16-year tenure as Albany OMP.
- Albany Business Review
Daniel Hurteau is Nixon Peabody’s new Albany managing partner
May 31, 2023The following article covers the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner. The coverage also mentions partner Andy Rose, of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, for his 16-year tenure as Albany OMP.
- Albany Times Union
SUNY Poly prof backs away from lawsuit he filed against school
Albany office managing partner Andy Rose is quoted for representing SUNY Polytechnic Institute in this article about the motion by the school’s head of clean energy technologies to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against the school last July.Oct 2, 2017 - Albany Business Review
Here's everyone who contributed to hire a consultant to craft the Albany region's economic development plan
Albany office managing partner Andy Rose is noted among the team of business leaders who worked to select the consultant for the Capital Region to best craft the area’s economic development plan.Oct 22, 2015 - Albany Business Review
Executive Profile: 10 Minutes with Andy Rose of Nixon Peabody LLP
Albany office managing partner Andy Rose is featured in this weekly Q&A with local business leaders. In the profile, Andy discusses his career path and practice, the outlook for the legal sector and how Albany can develop in the future.April 17, 2015
Admitted to practice
New York
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Education
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., (Editor-in-Chief, Albany Law Review)
Union University's Institute of Administration and Management, M.B.A.
University of Southern California, B.A. and B.S.
Professional activities
Andy Rose is a member of the New York State and Albany County bar associations; member of the Northern District N.Y. Federal Court Rules Advisory Committee; Director on the Board for the Center for Economic Growth; counsel to the Doane Stuart School; former Counsel to the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce; former director of the Capital District YMCA; and former chair of the Capital Chamber Foundation (of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce).
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Commercial Litigation; listed in Best Lawyers since 2018
- Andrew has also been recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024 for Litigation: General Commercial (New York (Upstate)); also listed in 2022
Insights And Happenings
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Partner / Practice Group Leader, Complex Disputes- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4460Mobile:+1 708.606.8720
- jtruskusky@nixonpeabody.com
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Daniel J. Hurteau
Office Managing Partner / Deputy Practice Group Leader, Complex Disputes- New York City
- Office:+1 518.427.2652
- dhurteau@nixonpeabody.com
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Joseph J. Ortego
Partner / Chair, NP Trial / Leader, Aviation- New York City
- Office:+1 212.940.3045
- jortego@nixonpeabody.com
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Carolyn G. Nussbaum
Senior Counsel- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1558Mobile:+1 585.766.1480
- cnussbaum@nixonpeabody.com
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Christopher M. Mason
Partner / Deputy Leader, Class Actions & Aggregate Litigation / Leader, Arbitration Team- New York City
- Office:+1 212.940.3017
- cmason@nixonpeabody.com
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