Ryan Andrews is an associate in Venable’s Los Angeles office. He practices in the areas of general and complex commercial litigation, with a focus on employment defense, trade secret and unfair competition litigation.

Ryan has substantial experience defending wrongful termination, discrimination, and whistleblower actions. He also defends against consumer protection actions, including lawsuits brought under California’s anti-SPAM statute and Proposition 65 consumer protection lawsuits. He practices in both state and federal court, as well as before various administrative agencies.

Ryan also advises companies on best practices for protecting trade secrets, preventing employment lawsuits, and complying with California consumer protection statutes.

Significant Matters

Obtained judgment on the pleadings for employer in wrongful termination lawsuit, with discovery sanctions and costs awarded in favor of client.
Successfully moved to strike class action and vicarious liability allegations in California anti-SPAM litigation, reducing potential exposure by roughly tenfold.
Obtained emergency writ of possession on immediate ex parte basis to return valuable property absconded by business associate.
Obtained emergency temporary and permanent stay-away orders for multiple businesses against former employees for threats of violence.
Obtained successful result as trial counsel for small business owners in a petition concerning deduction for reasonable compensation paid to principles.
Favorably resolved numerous employment discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuits at all stages of litigation.