J. Andrew “Drew” Schaffer

Andrew “Drew” Schaffer is a member of the Litigation Practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Orange County Office, where he draws upon his deep civil and criminal litigation experience to serve his clients. Drew focuses his practice on business, commercial, and employment litigation, with a focus on complex litigation matters including multi-party and class action litigation and arbitration. Drew manages cases from inception through final disposition, including investigation, pre-trial work, witness and expert depositions and discovery, motions practice, settlements, trial preparation, trial, and appeal. Drew works closely with clients from the outset to develop efficient and aggressive strategies.

Drew also maintains an active pro bono practice, largely focused on supporting veterans and their families. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterans Legal Institute in Orange County and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and California Lawyers Association.

Drew is currently a Commander in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps Reserve. Before transitioning to the Reserves in 2018, he served on active duty as a federal prosecutor and defense counsel, litigating various criminal matters and trying cases to verdict. Drew has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and East Africa in his JAG capacity and during his prior service as an Army infantry officer with the 82nd Airborne Division. Drew is both Airborne and Ranger qualified and his military decorations include two Bronze Star Medals for actions in combat.

Concentrations

• Business Litigation

• Commercial Litigation

• Complex Litigation

• Class Action Litigation

• Antitrust and Unfair Competition

• Trade Secrets

• Labor & Employment Litigation

• Government & Military

• White Collar Defense & Investigations

• Trial Practice

• Arbitration and Mediation

Experience

Military Experience

• Commander, United States Navy JAG Corps, 2011-Present

o Active Duty: 2011-2018

o Reserves: 2018-Present

• Infantry Captain (Ranger, Airborne), United States Army, 2004-2011

o 2004-2008: 82nd Airborne Division

o 2008-2011: 1-102nd Infantry, Connecticut Army National Guard

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Labor and Employment Litigation, 2021-2024

Professional & Community Involvement

• Board Member and Pro Bono Attorney, Veterans Legal Institute, 2018-Present

• Member, Orange County Bar Association, 2018-Present

• Member, American Bar Association, 2011-Present

• Member, California Lawyers Association, 2018-Present