Overview
Andrew Lyons-Berg focuses his practice on litigation in the Supreme Court and appellate courts across the country, as well as major motions at the trial-court level. He has briefed dozens of appellate matters and dispositive motions, and has extensive experience with agency litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Andrew previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kim McLane Wardlaw on the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
While in law school, Andrew served as a forum editor of the Yale Law Journal.
Results
- Helped secure a Supreme Court win for our client in a case that significantly narrowed the administrative law doctrine of Auer deference.
- Obtained a nationwide preliminary injunction on behalf of a consortium of leading colleges and universities, blocking an immigration policy detrimental to the interests of international students.*
- After full merits briefing, secured denial of review from the Texas Supreme Court, upholding appellate victory in a commercial dispute involving complex jurisdictional issues.*
- Won rehearing and favorable remand from the Second Circuit in a case involving New York’s labor laws.*
- Successfully opposed certiorari on behalf of a pro bono client, allowing her use-of-force claims to proceed to trial.*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott.
Credentials
Education
Yale Law School, JD, 2016
Williams College, BA, magna cum laude, 2011
Admissions
District of Columbia
Maryland
Courts / Agencies
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
US District Court for the District of Columbia
