Overview

Andrew Jackson brings next-level energy, all-in dedication to clients and a team-first mentality to Faegre Drinker's award winning and nationally ranked product liability and mass tort litigation practice. Focusing his practice on drug and device defense, Andrew is regularly tasked with taking on large, complicated projects and delivering uncomplicated, trial-ready solutions.

Product Liability Experience

Andrew represents national and international companies in jurisdictions across the nation and internationally. Andrew’s dedicated and strategic approach to client advocacy has made him an integral member of the mass tort company case, discovery, expert, law and trial teams. Andrew also regularly deals with issues associated with conducting business in multiple languages and in compliance with the rules and regulations of both U.S. and foreign regulatory authorities.

Personal Interests

Andrew is an avid traveler with his wife, visiting exotic locations such as Scotland, Tanzania, Switzerland and Iowa. Andrew is also a co-manager of the firm's softball team, which has won the lawyer-league championship every year since Andrew accepted the distinguished position.

Related Industries

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Minnesota

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Clerkships

Minnesota Court of Appeals, Hon. Francis J. Connolly, 2015-2016

Education

Hamline University School of Law
J.D. magna cum laude, Law Review Managing Editor (2014-2015) (2015)

Simpson College
B.A. cum laude (2012)

Insights & Events

Other Perspectives

Firm Blog Contributions

  • Faegre Drinker on Products – a blog addressing all things product liability that covers legal issues and developments of interest to product manufacturers and their employers

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

Andrew proudly represents pro bono clients seeking to obtain asylum in the United States, appears on the client’s behalf in housing court and defends minority daycare centers in lawsuits against the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Professional Associations

  • Minnesota State Bar Association – Food, Drug & Device Law Section Council Member

Civic Activities

  • Eagle Brook Church – Children’s Ministry Volunteer, 2018-present
  • Gables of West Ridge Association – Board of Directors, 2018-present
  • Mitchell Hamline Mentor, 2016-present
  • Everybody Wins Reading Program: Benjamin Mays Elementary School – 2015-16

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
  • Best Lawyers® — "Ones to Watch," Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2023-25
  • Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2018-19