Andrew Knauss

Associate at Potter & Murdock, P.C.
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(386) 825-5501
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, US
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Credentials

  • District of Columbia Bar
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    Sep, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Maryland State Bar
    -
    Dec, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Potter & Murdock, P.C.
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate
      • Mar 2018 - Present

      • Represents and advises the firm's clients in all aspects of the firm's practice, with a particular focus on employment, litigation, and government contracts. In addition, provides advice and counsel on intellectual property (copyright and trademark) matters.• Works with employers to conduct independent investigations into employee allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying and abuse of power, and general mistreatment.• Supports the firm's clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, trade secret, breach of contract, and other federal and state law claims.

  • BLJohnsonLaw PLLC
    • Law Practice
    • Research Attorney
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

      • Audited client hiring and employment practices to identify risks and avoid litigation regarding Title VII discrimination, wage and hour claims, and regulatory compliance.• Researched, analyzed, and composed memoranda on judicial decisions and proposed legislation related to employment and labor law issues, including: medical marijuana in the workplace, ban-the-box legislation, Title IX and trauma-informed investigations, damage awards in federal employment law litigation, and the growing use of big data and AI in the practice of law.• Assisted in client dispute resolution, preparing court filings and EEOC position statements.

  • Freelance, self-employed
    • Contract Attorney
      • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

      • Provided advice and legal counsel to several local businesses and organizations in the District of Columbia metro area, concerning intellectual property (copyright and trademark) matters, document review, and the incorporation of both non-profit and for-profit organizations.

  • National Gallery of Art
    • Museums
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Legal Intern
      • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

      • Led project to digitize files for artworks formerly in Corcoran Gallery of Art's collection.• Researched and drafted memos for various legal issues facing Gallery.• Researched copyright status of art in Gallery’s collection and updated Gallery’s Terms of Use.

  • University of Michigan
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Judge for Prof. Margaret Hannon
      • May 2013 - Dec 2014

      • Researched and drafted a comprehensive, trademark law-related brief problem for Prof. Hannon to use in her future first-year Legal Practice and Legal Writing classes.• Held weekly office hours for first-year law students.• Reviewed, critiqued, and graded student writing and oral argument assignments.

  • Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting & Personal Property Management
    • Legal Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Drafted, negotiated, and executed licensing contracts for Smithsonian content.• Provided legal advice and support to Smithsonian museums and administrative units.• Helped draft exhibit fabrication and installation RFP for National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) (opened fall 2016).

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School
    J.D.
    2012 - 2015
  • Corcoran College of Art and Design
    Certificate in Digital Design
    2010 - 2011
  • Davidson College
    B.A.
    2006 - 2010

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