Andy Colon

Andy Colon, JD has extensive work experience in the legal field. Andy is currently serving as the Chief Legal Talent Officer at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP since September 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Talent Officer at Thompson Hine LLP from February 2015 to September 2021.

Before joining Thompson Hine LLP, Andy worked at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in various roles, including Director of Legal Recruiting and Development from January 2013 to February 2015, Senior Manager of Professional Development and Attorney Recruiting from March 2010 to January 2013, Counsel from January 2009 to March 2010, and Associate to Senior Associate from March 2000 to December 2008.

Earlier in their career, Andy served as a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice from September 1996 to March 2000, representing the United States in complex tort actions in U.S. federal courts. Andy also worked as an Appellate Court Attorney at the New York State Superior Court, Appellate Division from September 1994 to August 1996.

Overall, Andy Colon's work experience showcases their expertise in legal talent management, legal recruiting and development, professional development, and litigation.

Andy Colon, JD graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 1994, earning a J.D. degree in Law. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at SUNY Brockport from 1987 to 1991, where they obtained a B.A., Summa Cum Laude, with a major in Political Science.