Andrew D. Ledbetter
PartnerSelected Capital Markets Transactions
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law
- B.A., English, Washington State University
Awards
The Legal 500 United States
- Recommended, Corporate Governance (2024)
- Recommended, Capital Markets Equity Offerings – Advice to Managers (2023)
Chambers USA
- Band 4, Washington Corporate/M&A (2024)
Additional Awards
- Named as a "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics (2009-2010, 2012, 2014-2016)
Insight Overview
Andrew is a regular contributor to The Venture Alley, a blog about business and legal issues important to entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists and angel investors. He has also authored over 20 DLA Piper client alerts regarding corporate governance, emerging growth and venture capital and capital markets matters.
Clerk Experience
Andrew clerked for the Washington State Court of Appeals and interned with the NASD (now FINRA).
Prior Experience
Before joining DLA Piper, Andrew was Associate General Counsel for the Securities Division of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. His responsibilities included reviewing registered offerings and private placements by emerging businesses, public companies and direct participation programs such as REITs, as well as no-action letters, policy initiatives and internal legal advice on registration and exemption, broker-dealer, investment adviser, franchise and other matters.