Andrew D. "Andy" Western

Throughout his career, Andy has developed a reputation as a skilled negotiator and trusted advisor for complex businesses. His experience representing buyers, sellers, startup entrepreneurs, and investors has enriched his expertise in understanding transactions from multiple angles.

The bulk of Andy’s practice revolves around sophisticated business transactions as well as serving as outside general counsel to private businesses and nonprofits working alongside Boards of Directors, CEOs, and CFOs on day-to-day strategizing and problem-solving. During his nearly two decades of practice, he has nurtured a deep-seated interest in every aspect of operating a business and helping business owners push their companies to the next level. Prior to joining Osborn Maledon, Andy worked at Latham & Watkins LLP in Southern California representing clients in multibillion-dollar transactions.

Andy graduated from the UCLA School of Law and received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from Santa Clara University. He has written regularly about mergers and acquisitions for the Phoenix Business Journal. He is recognized by Best Lawyers® for Corporate Law; from 2017 to 2019, he was named a Rising Star in Securities and Corporate Finance by Southwest Super Lawyers.

A native of Phoenix, Andy is an active community leader. He is a Past Chair of the Fiesta Bowl Committee and previously served as the Game Operations Chairman for the 2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl and Cheez-It Bowl. He was the Fiesta Bowl Committee’s 2017-2018 Outstanding Yellow Jacket (Member) of the Year.