Andrew C. Bernstein’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation.  He has broad experience representing clients in high-stakes actions at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts, including in business disputes, class actions and constitutional matters.

Andrew is currently representing Jewish and Israeli students at Columbia, Barnard, and the University of Pennsylvania, in federal courts in the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, respectively, concerning allegations that the universities enable hostile antisemitic educational environments, including pervasive acts of discrimination, harassment, and intimidation, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  He represented Jewish and Israeli students at New York University and Harvard in successfully settling their Title VI claims and obtaining first-of-their-kind settlements, including the creation of an independent Title VI office.  Before settling Harvard, Andrew helped defeat Harvard’s motion to dismiss.  The court’s seminal opinion set a new standard and means for combating antisemitism through the Civil Rights Act.

Prior to joining the firm, Andrew spent six years in the New York office of an international law firm.

Andrew is a member of the New York City Affairs Committee of the New York City Bar Association.

Andrew also maintains an active pro bono practice, having successfully represented clients in immigration and civil rights matters.