Andrew Orsmond’s practice focuses on advising clients of Foley Hoag’s unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practice. He has worked with multinational corporations and other entities on the design and implementation of a range of CSR strategies and engagement with related stakeholders. Drawing on his experience as a military officer and extensive background in U.S. and International Labor & Employment law, Andrew has particular expertise counseling clients on best practices relating to the integration of human rights standards into security arrangements and the implementation of international labor rights. His experience includes extensive field work, participating in and leading human rights impact assessment teams in West Africa and North Africa.
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Andrew also advises U.S. and foreign employers on a range of domestic U.S. and international labor and employment matters. He has assisted clients with employment law concerns in Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Andrew’s litigation experience includes trial and appellate practice in U.S. state and federal courts, in arbitrations, and before administrative agencies. In addition, Andrew has extensive experience conducting internal corporate investigations and advising clients on remedial measures.
Prior to beginning his legal practice, Andrew served for 11 years as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, serving in various combat arms and intelligence positions from 1991 until 2002. In 1995, Andrew served as the Intelligence Officer for Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during its successful mission to rescue an Air Force pilot shot down over Bosnia-Herzegovina. In 2001 and 2002 he returned to active duty as an intelligence officer at U.S Central Command, supporting operations in Afghanistan, Southwest Asia, and East Africa.
