Andy Gass is an acclaimed antitrust and IP lawyer who represents technology companies in their highest-stakes disputes.
Andy is the architect of the firm’s decorated copyright practice and teaches a course titled “Copyright, Competition & Technology” at the UC Berkeley School of Law. He serves a wide range of clients, from early-stage startups to the largest companies in the world, as a trusted counselor and lead litigator. In that capacity, Andy has shaped the highest-profile, most cutting-edge issues in digital copyright law in the past decade, whether by resolving a matter behind the scenes, advocating in regulatory proceedings, or trying a case in US federal court. Leading legal and general publications, including the Financial Times, Billboard, and Chambers USA, have recognized Andy's work for its pragmatism, efficiency, and quality.
Andy has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in copyright cases, antitrust cases, and other matters across a range of industries, from the AI space to the music industry and beyond.
His recent, publicly known experience includes representing:
Gabe Fleet, Andy Gass, Alli Stillman, and Joe Wetzel recognized among the music industry’s leading dealmakers and litigators.
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Sy Damle, Gabe Fleet, Andy Gass, Britt Lovejoy, David Marriott, Al Pfeiffer, Alli Stillman, Jonathan West, and Joe Wetzel recognized as leaders in the music industry.