About Andrew R.
Andrew R. Harper built his legal foundation at two institutions on opposite coasts. He earned a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies from Claremont McKenna College, part of the Claremont Consortium of Colleges. He then moved to New York to attend Fordham University School of Law, where he completed his J.D.
After law school, Harper entered private practice. His resume includes work at Fenwick & West LLP, a firm known for handling technology and corporate matters. He has spent his career in law firms rather than public service or academia, choosing the day-to-day of private practice over other legal paths.
Harper is admitted to practice in New York. That state admission has shaped his professional life. Much of his work has been centered in New York’s legal and business environment, where federal and state rules often intersect.
His undergraduate study in government and legal studies gave him an early grounding in the institutional and policy dimensions of law. The legal training he received at Fordham added practical tools: legal research, courtroom practice, and transactional drafting. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his case preparation and attentive to the procedural steps that can determine outcomes.
At Fenwick & West, Harper worked alongside teams that handle client counseling, contract matters, and problem solving for corporate clients. The work required translating legal concepts into business terms. It also meant coordinating with clients’ in-house counsel and outside advisers to manage risk and meet deadlines. He learned to balance technical legal analysis with plainspoken explanations for nonlawyers.
Outside of firm responsibilities, Harper has kept a steady focus on professional development. He engages with continuing legal education and stays current on changes in New York law that affect corporate and transactional practice. That attention to detail informs how he prepares for negotiations and client meetings.
Colleagues say he prefers a pragmatic approach: identify the core legal issues, assess the likely outcomes, and advise clients of their options. He avoids needless litigation when a practical resolution is available, but he also prepares thoroughly when a dispute requires court or arbitration. He practices law in New York, where his work remains centered on serving private clients and corporate matters.
