Andrew M. Gordon
Andrew M. Gordon
Partner in Charge of Ft. Lauderdale Office
He/Him
"I help businesses and management teams accomplish their goals and solve their problems."

Andrew M. Gordon
Partner in Charge of Ft. Lauderdale Office
He/Him
"I help businesses and management teams accomplish their goals and solve their problems."
About Andrew
With more than fifteen years of experience, Andrew provides litigation, negotiation, and day-to-day counseling to businesses and their management teams nationwide.
As a litigator, Andrew represents employers in federal and state courts, in arbitration, and before government agencies. He represents clients on matters that range from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation to wage and hour (including class and collective actions), Family and Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other federal, state, and local leave obligations. He also handles breach of contract, whistleblowing, restrictive covenants, non-competes, and non-solicits, social media use, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), COVID-19 legislation, and other employment law matters.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Secured a summary judgment win before an arbitration panel on behalf of an automotive dealership. A former employee had sued the dealership, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation. All claims were dismissed at summary judgment.
- Secured dismissal, with prejudice, of COVID-19/workplace injury whistleblower claims filed under the OSH Act against a prominent resort and spa.
- Obtained summary judgment in a retaliation case involving a whistleblower on behalf of a Florida public charter school. Successfully argued that plaintiffs were public employees and, as such, should have filed their claims for retaliation under Florida's Public Whistleblower Act, not Florida's Private Whistleblower Act. The plaintiffs were unable to refile under the appropriate statute because more than 180 days had passed, which is the statute of limitations for Florida's Public Whistleblower Act.
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2023 – 2026; Employment Law – Management, 2026
- South Florida Business Journal, Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, 2025
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2025; and Rising Star, 2013 – 2019
- Florida Trend Magazine, Florida Legal Elite, Notable Labor & Employment Lawyer, 2024; Florida's Legal Elite Up and Coming, 2016
- South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyer in Labor & Employment, 2021
- Appointed by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis to a 23-member Working Group developing the city’s COVID-19 business reopening plan, 2020
- Daily Business Review, On the Rise Professional Excellence Award, 2018
- South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, Up and Comer Award, Finalist, 2018
Credentials
Education
- St. Thomas University School of Law, JD, cum laude, 2009
- Florida State University, BA, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Andrew is regularly invited to speak at national conferences, webinars, industry/trade associations, on television and radio/internet programs. A selection of presentations include:
- Co-Presenter, "L&E Regional Law Updates: East Coast," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Virtual Event, January 10, 2024
- "Employment Law 101 – Understanding Employment Law and its Impact on the Workplace," National Education Institute, Charter Schools USA, Orlando, Florida, November 2, 2022
- Co-Moderator, "Navigating the Stop W.O.K.E. and Don't Say Gay Acts," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Chicago, Illinois, Virtual, October 28, 2022
- Co-Presenter, "East Coast/South Labor & Employment Regional Law Update," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Virtual Event, July 26, 2022
- Panelist, "Office Space: Post-COVID Concerns Behind Bringing Employees Back," Associated Talk Series, Associate Financial Consultants, Virtual Event, June 8, 2021
Blog Posts
- FAQs: Florida Requires Certain Employers to Use Federal E-Verify System to Confirm Employees are Legally Eligible to Work, Jun 30, 2023
- Federal Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Jul 1, 2022
- Florida Boosts Minimum Wage Rate, Mandates Reporting Requirements for Businesses Using Independent Contractors, Oct 1, 2021
- In Florida, One-Event Sexual Advance at a Non-Work Sponsored Party Can Support Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims, Mar 20, 2018
- Beginning next year, Florida’s minimum wage is going up., Oct 26, 2016
Events
- Hinshaw’s Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates, Jan 10, 2024
- Navigating the Stop W.O.K.E. and Don't Say Gay Acts, Friday, October 28, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. EDT | 3 p.m. CDT |
- 25th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar – Virtual for 2020, October 26 - 30, 2020
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Employment Practices Newsletter - March 2015 Edition, Mar 2, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - December 2014 Edition, Dec 1, 2014
- Employment Practices Newsletter - October 2014 Edition, Oct 1, 2014
- Employment Practices Newsletter - September 2014 Edition, Sep 2, 2014
- Employment Practices Newsletter - July 2014 Edition, Jul 1, 2014
In The News
- Andrew Gordon and Lauren Swanson Review What the Preliminary Injunction Against Florida's "Stop W.O.K.E. Act" Means for Employers, May 8, 2024
- Andrew Gordon Reviews NLRB Ruling that Banning an Employee from Wearing a BLM Mark on their Uniform Violated the National Labor Relations Act, Feb 27, 2024
- Navigating the DOL's New Final Independent Contractor Rule: Andrew Gordon and Lauren Swanson Author Daily Business Review Byline, Feb 15, 2024
- Andrew Gordon Discusses in SHRM Proposed New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations, Jan 10, 2024
- Hinshaw Featured in the Daily Business Review of Florida Law Firm Office Space, Jan 2, 2024
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Florida Governor DeSantis Signs a New Florida Law Governing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates, Nov 22, 2021
- Frequently Asked Questions Employers Have About the New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines, May 18, 2021
- CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers, April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
- Employment Practices Newsletter - May 2015, May 1, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - February 2015, Feb 2, 2015
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- Barbara Fernandez and Andrew Gordon Named 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, Jun 20, 2025
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County Names Hinshaw Law Firm of the Year and Honors Jenelle E. La Chuisa with 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award, Sep 10, 2024
- Andrew Gordon Selected as a Florida Legal Elite 2024 Notable Labor & Employment Lawyer, Sep 3, 2024
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
Webinars
- Labor & Employment Regional Law Update, Tuesday, July 26, 2022
- Andrew Gordon to Speak on What Small Businesses Need to Know About Title VII, Feb 17, 2021
Interests
Community/Civic Activities
- Hinshaw University, Supervisor
- Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Florida Chapter, Summer Associate Research Program
- City of Ft. Lauderdale Board of Adjustment; Civil Service Board
- Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs Committee, Former Member; Business First Committee
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Advice and Counsel Hotline, Volunteer
- Riverwalk Ft. Lauderdale, Advisory Board; Master Plan and Projects Committee
- Victoria Park Civic Association, President; Former Vice President; Council of Ft. Lauderdale Civic Associations, Former Representative
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Andrew is regularly invited to speak at national conferences, webinars, industry/trade associations, on television and radio/internet programs. A selection of presentations include:
- Co-Presenter, "L&E Regional Law Updates: East Coast," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Virtual Event, January 10, 2024
- "Employment Law 101 – Understanding Employment Law and its Impact on the Workplace," National Education Institute, Charter Schools USA, Orlando, Florida, November 2, 2022
- Co-Moderator, "Navigating the Stop W.O.K.E. and Don't Say Gay Acts," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Chicago, Illinois, Virtual, October 28, 2022
- Co-Presenter, "East Coast/South Labor & Employment Regional Law Update," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Virtual Event, July 26, 2022
- Panelist, "Office Space: Post-COVID Concerns Behind Bringing Employees Back," Associated Talk Series, Associate Financial Consultants, Virtual Event, June 8, 2021
Blog Posts
- FAQs: Florida Requires Certain Employers to Use Federal E-Verify System to Confirm Employees are Legally Eligible to Work, Jun 30, 2023
- Federal Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Florida's Stop WOKE Act, Jul 1, 2022
- Florida Boosts Minimum Wage Rate, Mandates Reporting Requirements for Businesses Using Independent Contractors, Oct 1, 2021
- In Florida, One-Event Sexual Advance at a Non-Work Sponsored Party Can Support Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims, Mar 20, 2018
- Beginning next year, Florida’s minimum wage is going up., Oct 26, 2016
Events
- Hinshaw’s Labor & Employment Regional Law Updates, Jan 10, 2024
- Navigating the Stop W.O.K.E. and Don't Say Gay Acts, Friday, October 28, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. EDT | 3 p.m. CDT |
- 25th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar – Virtual for 2020, October 26 - 30, 2020
Hinshaw Newsletters
- Employment Practices Newsletter - March 2015 Edition, Mar 2, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - December 2014 Edition, Dec 1, 2014
- Employment Practices Newsletter - October 2014 Edition, Oct 1, 2014
- Employment Practices Newsletter - September 2014 Edition, Sep 2, 2014
- Employment Practices Newsletter - July 2014 Edition, Jul 1, 2014
In The News
- Andrew Gordon and Lauren Swanson Review What the Preliminary Injunction Against Florida's "Stop W.O.K.E. Act" Means for Employers, May 8, 2024
- Andrew Gordon Reviews NLRB Ruling that Banning an Employee from Wearing a BLM Mark on their Uniform Violated the National Labor Relations Act, Feb 27, 2024
- Navigating the DOL's New Final Independent Contractor Rule: Andrew Gordon and Lauren Swanson Author Daily Business Review Byline, Feb 15, 2024
- Andrew Gordon Discusses in SHRM Proposed New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations, Jan 10, 2024
- Hinshaw Featured in the Daily Business Review of Florida Law Firm Office Space, Jan 2, 2024
Insights for Employers Alerts
- Florida Governor DeSantis Signs a New Florida Law Governing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates, Nov 22, 2021
- Frequently Asked Questions Employers Have About the New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines, May 18, 2021
- CARES Act Provides Massive Financial Relief to Small Businesses and Expands Unemployment Benefits for Workers, April 1, 2020 | Updated on April 10, 2010
- Employment Practices Newsletter - May 2015, May 1, 2015
- Employment Practices Newsletter - February 2015, Feb 2, 2015
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- Barbara Fernandez and Andrew Gordon Named 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, Jun 20, 2025
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County Names Hinshaw Law Firm of the Year and Honors Jenelle E. La Chuisa with 2024 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award, Sep 10, 2024
- Andrew Gordon Selected as a Florida Legal Elite 2024 Notable Labor & Employment Lawyer, Sep 3, 2024
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
Webinars
- Labor & Employment Regional Law Update, Tuesday, July 26, 2022
- Andrew Gordon to Speak on What Small Businesses Need to Know About Title VII, Feb 17, 2021
Andrew's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Fernandez and Andrew Gordon Named 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting

Press Release
Sep 3, 2024
Andrew Gordon Selected as a Florida Legal Elite 2024 Notable Labor & Employment Lawyer

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

In The News
Jan 10, 2024
Andrew Gordon Discusses in SHRM Proposed New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

In The News
Jan 2, 2024
Hinshaw Featured in the Daily Business Review of Florida Law Firm Office Space

In The News
Nov 15, 2023
Law360 Pulse Covers Headcount Growth in Hinshaw's South Florida Offices