Overview

Andrew Klaben-Finegold (Andy) is an experienced lawyer who has worked on cases on behalf of major corporations, mid-sized and small businesses, and individuals. Andy works to create workplace solutions for his clients across the hospitality, home health, healthcare, retail, construction, and financial industries.

He defends employers in litigation at both the federal and state levels, including matters related to the FLSA, ADA, Title VII, FMLA, and various state and local laws. He also advises clients on Predictive Scheduling/Fair Workweek laws, on workplace safety and workplace violence prevention, and on the protection of trade secrets and the misappropriation of confidential or proprietary information, both defending employers and pursuing enforcement against former employees.

Prior to joining Littler, Andy spent four years as an assistant corporation counsel in first the Brooklyn Tort and then the Labor and Employment division of the New York City Law Department. Andy has defended the City of New York and its agencies in single-plaintiff and class actions in federal and state employment litigation, and provided advice and counsel to clients to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor law regulations.

Speaking Engagements

The SEC Is Enforcing Rule 21F-17 Aggressively and Assessing Massive Financial Penalties Against Employers: Tips for Bringing Your Company's Confidential Information and Non-Disclosure Agreements and Policies Into Compliance

ACC Central Ohio

May 22, 2024

Predictably Unpredictable: Navigating Fair Workweek Laws Across the United States

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 9, 2024

Predictably Unpredictable - Navigating Fair Workweek Laws Across the United States

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 8, 2024

Education

  • J.D., City University of New York School of Law, 2016
  • B.A., Allegheny College, 2011

Bar Admission

Ohio
New York

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York