Andrew Rossow, Esq.
Principal Attorney
Andrew Rossow is a multidisciplinary and trusted legal advisor and brand impact consultant to his clients whose career sits at the evolving intersect of internet law, media intelligence, and disruptive technologies.
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His unique perspective as both an attorney and a tech journalist allows him to anticipate emerging risks and craft proactive solutions that protect and enhance his clients’ online presence
Andrew’s legal practice spans a wide range of matters, including cybercrime, internet and communications law, business contracts, intellectual property, and crisis public relations. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and high-profile clients in cases involving defamation, content removal, privacy breaches, and digital asset regulation.
With an approach deeply rooted in empathy and curiosity, Andrew Rossow is not your average attorney. He listens to understand and responds with swift, effective, legal counsel and media advisory solutions that start from home all the way to the headlines. Andrew is the go-to advisor for individuals, SMBs, Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, public figures, educational institutions, and professional service agencies seeking solutions to their most pressing digital challenges.
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Jurisdiction(s): Ohio
Attorney License No.: 95207
Practice Areas: Business Formation & Brand Protection, Contracts Negotiation, Cyberspace & Internet Law, Reputation Management (“ORM”)
Born: Dallas, TX
Resides: Austin, TX
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Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University (Class of 2012).
Juris Doctorate, The University of Dayton School of Law (Class of 2015).
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Andrew’s early legal thesis on augmented reality gaming law, “Gotta Catch…A Lawsuit?,” gained national recognition from Harvard, Purdue, and Deloitte, and remains widely cited in legal scholarship.
He’s contributed to Ohio’s cybersecurity legislation and has been invited to White House initiatives focused on digital safety.Rising Stars 2026, Super Lawyers
Editorial Board Member, Dayton Bar Association (Bar Briefs)
Committee Member, CyberOhio Initiative
Member, Internet Law Leadership Summit (ILLS)
Member, Dayton Bar Association
Adjunct Law Professor, University of Dayton School of Law
Guest Lecturer, UT Austin
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Read other published academic works and law review publications where Andrew Rossow’s work has been referenced or otherwise recognized.
Wang, Runhua, Lee, Jyh-An, Liu, Jingwen. (February 2024) ‘Unwinding NFTs in the shadow of IP law’, American Business Law Journal / Wiley Online
Right to Repair Movement: New Information in Battle Between Big Tech and Consumers, The University of Dayton (WDTN News, July 2021)
Wilcox, Katherine M. (December 2019) ‘“Hey Alexa, Do Consumers Really Want More Data Privacy?”: An Analysis of the Negative Effects of the General Data Protection Regulation’, Brooklyn Law Review, Volume 85 (Issue 1), Article 10
Pathak, Krishna. (November 2019) ‘Libra Hangs in the Balance as Skepticism and Calls for Regulation Rise’, American University Business Law Review
Gaglione Jr., Gregory S. (August 2019) ‘The Equifax Data Breach: An Opportunity to Improve Consumer Protection and Cybersecurity Efforts in America’, Buffalo Law Review, Volume 67 (Issue 4) Article 4
Li, Carol. (July 2019) ‘A Repeated Call for Omnibus Federal Cybersecurity Law’, Notre Dame Law Review, Volume 94 (Issue 5), Article 13
Friedman, Alan and Kramer, Freehills, Smith Herbert. (July 2019) ‘Stricter Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws May Be Coming Soon to New York: Updates on the SHIELD Act and the New York Privacy Act’, JDSupra
Gutierrez, Giselle. (Spring 2019) ‘Perspectives: My Experience at the 2019 Rising Professionals Symposium’, Young Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association, Volume 4, pp. 9
Taghdiri, Arya. (May 2019) 'How Blockchain Technology Can Revolutionize the Music Industry', Harvard Law School Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law, Volume 10 (Issue 2), pp. 178
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Working from Home? Here Are 3 Things Law Firms Should Know About Cybersecurity, LexisNexis Legal Insights (April 2020)
Congress Must Step Up to Regulate Social Media Giants, Law360, (October 2019)
What Millennials Should Know About Cybersecurity, Page 34, Cyber Defense Magazine, (November 2018)
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Champion: Herjavec Group, Cyber Defense Magazine, (November 2018)
Rossow, A. L., Wassom, B. D., & Underhill, A. M. (2018), Co-Author. Trademark and the Right of Publicity in Augmented Reality. Research Handbook on the Law of Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Andrew Rossow, Gotta Catch . . . a Lawsuit? A Legal Insight into the Intellectual, Civil, and Criminal Battlefield Pokémon Go has Downloaded onto Smartphones and Properties Around the World, 16 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 329 (2017)
Is Social Media Today’s Newest Platform for Weaponry?: The Kurt Eichenwald Story, Cyber Defense Magazine, (May 2017)
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A sought-after legal analyst and commentator, Andrew’s insights have been featured on BBC World News, Law & Crime Network, Cheddar, NASDAQ TradeTalks, and Ticker News, as well as in Forbes, Bloomberg Law, Fast Company, CoinDesk, and The Daily Mail.
He is known for breaking down complex legal issues in a way that is both engaging and accessible, whether he’s discussing content moderation, digital privacy, or high-profile legal battles. A few highlights:
‘Journalists Attacked by the Police Over the Weekend. One Local Expert Weighs In. Local Profile Collin County News (June 2020)