Recognitions
Chambers USA
- 2020 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin is accomplished in navigating data security incidents and responding to enforcement issues. 'Andy is an amazing attorney,' enthuses a commentator; 'he is, of course, knowledgeable and capable, but also super practical and provides efficient, accurate and usable advice.'"
- 2019 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin is recognized in the market for his expert handling of data breach incidents and other cybersecurity matters, counting Fortune 500 companies among his clients. Interviewees appreciate that 'he has excellent technical knowledge; he is a great communicator and he is endlessly obliging in service delivery despite the time pressures involved.'"
- 2018 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin sits as co-chair of the firm's global privacy practice and is well-regarded for his work in cybersecurity, privacy enforcement and litigation. Sources describe him as "a walking encyclopedia on anything data protection related"
- 2017 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"His expertise lies in cybersecurity and information governance. He is described by clients as a 'thinker and a problem solver.' Market sources praise the 'wonderful results' he has provided, as well as his 'practical commercial sense'"
- 2016 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"The 'very practical' Andrew Serwin has a broad practice, advising clients on a wide range of global regulatory privacy issues, as well as technology transactions and healthcare matters. Sources also single out his abilities in disputes, especially class actions, with one peer describing him as a 'superb litigator'"
- 2015 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Extremely well-regarded’ practitioner Andrew Serwin is a 'rock star lawyer' with a broad practice. He advises on healthcare matters, FTC compliance and enforcement and wiretapping issues, and has significant breach incident experience."
- 2014 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin is a go-to on healthcare issues and also regularly advises on enforcement matters before the FTC. 'He is very savvy when dealing with regulatory bodies' and attracts praise from sources for being 'very good on international issues.'"
- 2013 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Serwin is commended for the strength of his practice. Work highlights…include acting on behalf of Spokeo in an FTC matter alleging improprieties following the sale of internet information, and leading in the aforementioned matter for Wyndham Worldwide."
- 2012 – Band 2, Nationwide Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin attracts praise for his consultative and strategic approach to complex matters."
Chambers Global
- 2020 - Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin is recognised in the market for his expert handling of data breach incidents and other cybersecurity matters, counting Fortune 500 companies among his clients. Interviewees appreciate that 'he has excellent technical knowledge; he is a great communicator and he is endlessly obliging in service delivery despite the time pressures involved.'"
- 2019 – Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin is well regarded for his work in cybersecurity, privacy enforcement and litigation. Sources describe him as 'a walking encyclopedia on anything data protection related.'"
- 2018 – Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"His expertise lies in cybersecurity and information governance. He is described by clients as a 'thinker and a problem solver.' Market sources praise the 'wonderful results' he has provided, as well as his 'practical commercial sense'"
- 2017 – Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"The 'very practical' Andrew Serwin has a broad practice, advising clients on a wide range of global regulatory privacy issues, as well as technology transactions and healthcare matters. Sources also single out his abilities in disputes, especially class actions, with one peer describing him as a 'superb litigator'"
- 2016 – Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"Extremely well-regarded' practitioner Andrew Serwin is a 'rock star lawyer' with a broad practice. He advises on healthcare matters, FTC compliance and enforcement and wiretapping issues, and has significant breach incident experience"
- 2015 – Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"Andrew Serwin is a go-to on healthcare issues and also regularly advises on enforcement matters before the Federal Trade Commission. 'He is very savvy when dealing with regulatory bodies' and attracts praise from sources for being 'very good on international issues'"
- 2014 – Band 2, USA Privacy & Data Security
"[Andrew Serwin] is commended for the strength of his practice. Work highlights… include acting on behalf of Spokeo in an FTC matter alleging improprieties following the sale of internet information, and leading in a matter for Wyndham Worldwide"
The Legal 500 United States
- 2020 - Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including data protection and privacy)
Andy "brings with him a wealth of experience in data security incidents and privacy enforcement matters."
- 2019 - Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including data protection and privacy)
Sources told The Legal 500 that Andy is "a person of rare skills."
- 2018 – Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including data protection and privacy)
Legal 500 named "true leader of the field" Andrew Serwin a "Leading Lawyer"
- 2017 – Legal 500 Hall of Fame
Andrew Serwin is an inaugural inductee into the Legal 500 2017 Hall of Fame, which is comprised of outstanding US lawyers who have been recommended as Legal 500 "Leading Lawyers" for the last six consecutive years
- 2017 – Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Law (including data protection and privacy)
"Preeminent in the field, handling complex and sensitive US and international privacy matters on behalf of multinational organizations"
- 2016 – Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Data Protection and Privacy
- 2016 – Recommended, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Crime
"Commended for…'sensible privacy program counseling, and data breach expertise in both domestic and international matters'"
- 2015 – Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Data Protection and Privacy
"[Andrew Serwin is] an expert in cybersecurity with a nuanced, valuable perspective on this topic."
- 2015 – Mentioned, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Cyber Crime
"[Andrew Serwin is] advising a number of Fortune 500 companies on global privacy compliance…and provided lead counsel to Target after it experienced one of the biggest data breaches in recent history, involving the theft of personal and credit card information of up to 70 million individuals."
- 2014 – Leading Lawyer, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Data Protection and Privacy
"[Andrew Serwin is]…advising various companies on their cybersecurity policies and responses to data security breaches as well as compliance with existing and new obligations"
- 2014 – Recommended, Media, Technology and Telecoms: Marketing and Advertising
"Cyber security specialist"
Other Recognitions
- Daily Journal 2019 – Named a Top Cyber Lawyer in California
- National Law Journal 2015 – Cyber Security & Data Privacy Trailblazer. Recognizing the 50 people "who have helped make a difference in the fight against criminal cyber activity"
- Daily Journal 2016 – Top 100 Lawyers in California
- Computerworld 2011 – Top Global Privacy Advisors - ranked second
- Security Magazine 2009 – 25 Most Influential Industry Thought Leaders. The only law firm lawyer ever to be named to this prestigious list
- Best Lawyers in America 2010–2019 – Featured, Information Technology Law
"One of the top privacy lawyers able to focus not only on the complexity of the laws in the United States, but also globally, including European data protection laws and the APEC privacy framework"
- San Diego SuperLawyers 2007–2018 – Featured - ranked among the top 50 lawyers of 2012
Memberships
Andrew serves as chairman of the board of directors of the private-sector federally- funded National Cyber Forensic Training Alliance (NCFTA), an entity that functions as a forum for private industry, academia and law enforcement, with a core mission to identify, mitigate and neutralize cybercrime. In addition, he serves as an advisor to the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Asymmetric Warfare and is the CEO and executive director of the Lares Institute, a think tank focused on privacy, information superiority and national security issues.