Andrew L. Stein
Andrew L. Stein is a Director in Fennemore’s Business Litigation group, assisting clients in commercial credit and collections disputes.
Prior to joining Fennemore, Andrew served as AT&T’s AVP and Senior Legal Counsel, handling thousands of high-end commercial collection matters and defending hundreds of collection-related consumer claims against AT&T. He also led ongoing collaborative process improvement initiatives with outside counsel, in-house legal professionals, and client teams in the United States and Europe.
Andrew has been praised for his strategic thinking, innovative improvements to company collection practices, and his excellent rapport with clients. He is a skilled negotiator, writer, project manager, and presenter.
Andrew is a former published cartoonist and an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He is happily married with two grown children who are in creative fields.
Education
- J.D., Northwestern Law
- B.A., Dartmouth College
Areas Of Practice
Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.
Representative Cases
- Spearheaded AT&T’s first-ever commercial bankruptcy claim portfolio sale, and provided legal support in numerous subsequent portfolio sales of bankruptcy claims and accounts receivable.
Awards and Honors
- AT&T company-wide Service Excellence Award
- AT&T Legal Department Northeast Region Pro Bono Award
- Numerous AT&T client-nominated awards for outstanding service
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Organizer/Leader of AT&T’s annual Collections-Legal Summit
- Debtor/Creditor Clinic Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (Newark, NJ)
Articles and Presentations
- Bankruptcy Buddy (AT&T internal client-friendly quarterly bankruptcy newsletter)
- Bankruptcy Guru (AT&T internal client-friendly bankruptcy website)
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court – Eastern District of New York