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Andrew J. Orsmond Associate Boston 617 832 1251 direct 617 832 7000 fax Email Although he has a diverse litigation practice, Andrew Orsmond primarily concentrates on representing employers in labor and employment litigation and arbitration. He counsels clients in the state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, including the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Andrew has also tried numerous labor and commercial arbitrations and related proceedings before the American Arbitration Association and other ADR organizations Andrew advises and represents corporations and other employers in union disputes, discrimination/harassment claims, issues arising under ERISA, contractual disputes and other labor and employment matters. He is particularly experienced in litigation and counseling on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and has represented a number of senior executives in employment contract and wrongful termination disputes. International security matters are a unique area of Andrews practice. He advises multinational corporations regarding the implications of U.S. court decisions on security arrangements with host country security forces protecting international operations. Bars and Court Admissions Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit Representative Experience The following is a brief summary of Andrew's experience and accomplishments: Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a corporation in a denial of ERISA benefits dispute Obtained dismissal of race, national origin and disability claims before U.S. District Court for District of Massachusetts Obtained an injunction for an employer against a former employee in litigation involving breach of a non-compete agreement professional / civic involvement Co-Chair, Labor Law Committee, Labor & Employment Section, Boston Bar Association Member, Labor and Employment Section, American Bar Association Member, Litigation Section, American Bar Association Stewardship Committee, South Church Andover Coach, Andover Soccer Association Eastern Massachusetts Bill Koch League Cross Country Skiing Team SPEECHES AND CONFERENCES Program Co-Chair, Boston Bar Association CLE Seminar, “Labor Law Issues in the Health Care Arena,” February 8, 2007 Boston Bar Association, Labor Law Basics CLE, 2005 | 