Political Law · White Collar Defense
With over 25 years of experience in Washington, DC, Andrew provides tenacious advocacy and strategic guidance for high-stakes challenges — navigating complex civil and criminal matters for candidates, political committees, labor unions, and nonprofits where legal expertise and political sensitivity are paramount.
About Andrew D. Herman
Andrew is a trusted advisor and seasoned litigator with over 25 years of experience in civil and criminal law in Washington, DC, and across the country. He brings sophisticated judgment, strategic creativity, and decades of institutional knowledge to every matter.
Andrew counsels candidates, political committees, labor unions, and nonprofits on the intricate rules governing political activity and policy advocacy — one of the most specialized and high-stakes areas of the law.
He has represented clients in high-profile congressional investigations, complex civil litigation, and sensitive white-collar matters. His practice is defined by his ability to navigate the complex intersection of law, politics, and business at the highest levels.
What We Do
The firm offers strategic, resolute legal counsel across a focused set of practice areas — bringing decades of real-world experience to complex, high-stakes matters for clients nationwide.
Navigating the intricate web of federal, state, and local campaign finance laws. Strategic counsel on lobbying registration, FEC compliance, and ethics matters.
Strategic defense under the public spotlight. Representing individuals, nonprofits, and corporations responding to high-profile Congressional and executive branch inquiries.
Protecting the rights and reputations of individuals and organizations with rigorous defense in federal and state criminal proceedings and regulatory enforcement actions.
Advocating for clients in high-stakes disputes — from federal agency actions and commercial litigation to class actions and multifaceted legal challenges.
Giving Back
Andrew sits on the board of directors of this nonprofit, which focuses on combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish students on college campuses nationwide.
Andrew serves on the Advisory Council for this organization, which provides free legal assistance to DC residents facing challenges with consumer debt and related civil legal matters.
Representative Matters
Andrew has represented some of the nation's most prominent institutions and individuals in complex, high-profile matters.
Represented Major League Baseball (MLB) before the U.S. House Government Reform Committee in its nationally televised investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Coauthored extensive legal correspondence and served as co-counsel for senior MLB officials, including Commissioner Bud Selig, during hearings broadcast to a national audience.
Successfully litigated and argued Davis v. FEC, the landmark Supreme Court decision that invalidated the “Millionaire’s Amendment” and reaffirmed the First Amendment right of candidates to fund their own campaigns.
Ongoing strategic counsel to candidates, corporations, labor unions, trade associations, and political committees navigating the complexities of federal and state campaign finance laws, lobbying disclosure requirements, and ethics regulations.
Defended a national nonprofit organization in two federal civil jury trials involving allegations of public corruption and played a key role in litigating the first voting rights case tried in the Northern District of Georgia in over a decade.
Represented dozens of Members of Congress in congressional ethics investigations and related proceedings.
Thought Leadership
Andrew is a frequent speaker and published author on political law and government investigations, regularly presenting before leading bar associations, compliance organizations, and professional conferences nationwide.
Get In Touch
Andrew welcomes inquiries regarding complex representation and strategic counsel. Please note that contacting the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship.