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Andrew A. Howell

Partner

Andrew A. Howell

Partner

Andrew (Drew) Howell is a litigator focused on complex commercial matters, advising clients on matters of securities litigation and director and officer fiduciary duty and corporate governance disputes.

Drew’s direct and detail-oriented litigation style has earned him a reputation for being an adept, resolution, and well-prepared advocate for his clients. He has represented public and private companies of varying types and sizes throughout Texas and the United States, and has defended directors, issuers, officers, and members against fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims and in SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority investigations and enforcement actions.

Drew co-hosts the Foley podcast “Busted” alongside partner J. Michael Thomas. Busted takes a deep dive into financial frauds, scams, and schemes committed by everyday fraudsters – looking closely at how these fraudsters committed their schemes, the red flags that were missed, and the legal implications for the entities involved.

Awards and Recognition

  • Received, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for:
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (2021-2024)
    • Commercial Litigation (2021-2024)
  • Selected for inclusion to the Texas Rising Stars list (2016-2024)

Affiliations

  • Member, State Bar of Texas
November 12, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Secures Third Circuit Dismissal of Securities Fraud Class Action Case

Foley & Lardner LLP secured a significant victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on behalf of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc., obtaining affirmation of a dismissal with prejudice in a federal securities fraud class action.
June 20, 2025 Deals and Wins

Foley Secures Dismissal in Securities Class Action

Foley & Lardner LLP represented Vicor Corporation in securing dismissal of a putative securities class action brought by certain Vicor short-sellers in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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April 17, 2025 Foley Viewpoints

Delaware Law on Fiduciary Duties and Stockholder Agreements

Delaware corporate law is renowned for its balance between flexibility in business arrangements and the fundamental principles of fiduciary accountability.
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March 13, 2025

Delaware’s Fight to Remain Preeminent Home for Corporations

Delaware is feeling the pressure of backlash from resident corporations over recent decisions by the Delaware Court of Chancery in stockholder litigation, as well as from significant competition from other states, like Texas and Nevada, which are making material changes to their respective corporate laws to attract corporations looking for a friendlier new home state.
February 3, 2025 Press Releases

Foley Announces 2025 New Partner Class

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of 17 lawyers to the firm’s partnership, effective February 1, 2025.
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September 3, 2024 Foley Viewpoints

Seventh Circuit Clarifies Parties’ Rights to a Jury Trial When Pursuing Equitable Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

The Seventh Circuit recently analyzed when a party has a right to a jury trial for claims of aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duties arising out of a merger.