About Hans
Hans Andersson brings a rare blend of technical training and legal education. He earned a B.A. in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University in 2010. He later completed three graduate degrees in 2014: a J.D. and an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and an A.L.M. in Software Engineering from Harvard University. The combination of those programs shaped his understanding of both technology and the institutions that govern it.
After finishing law school, Andersson moved into practice that intersects law and technology. He joined Fenwick & West LLP, a firm known for work in the technology sector, where he spent time advising clients on matters that often raise both legal and technical questions. His time there exposed him to transactional work and regulatory issues that commonly affect software and hardware businesses.
Andersson’s background in management science and software engineering informs how he approaches legal problems. He tends to break complex technical issues into discrete legal questions. He also places importance on clear communication between engineers, business leaders, and legal teams. That practical orientation helps clients understand risk and options without getting lost in jargon.
Colleagues describe him as someone who works methodically and prefers arguments backed by careful analysis. He has handled negotiations and contract drafting that involve software licensing, data stewardship, and operational compliance. He also has experience addressing governance questions that arise when companies scale or enter regulated markets. Where legal issues require technical context, Andersson draws on his graduate training to translate between code, systems, and statutes.
Outside of client matters, he has shown interest in the policy side of technology law. That interest traces back to his undergraduate study in ethics and politics, and it informs how he weighs public policy implications alongside commercial concerns. He has participated in internal working groups and cross-disciplinary meetings that compare legal frameworks to engineering practices.
As of 2026, Andersson practices in Washington. He continues to blend legal training and technical literacy to advise technology companies, startups, and organizations facing engineering-related legal questions. He currently practices in Washington, concentrating on technology-related legal matters.
