Andrew Hagopian
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Andrew Hagopian

Partner
hagopian.andrew@dorsey.com

Overview

Andrew draws on his years of in-house legal experience in regulated industries to guide clients through high‑stakes corporate transactions.

Prior to joining Dorsey, Andrew served as the Chief Legal Officer of a NYSE-listed health and wellness franchise holding company with nearly 3,000 domestic locations and international locations across more than 25 countries. In that role, he provided strategic business and legal advice to company leadership. Andrew also served in general counsel and other legal executive roles at both publicly traded and privately held growth companies, including a biotechnology and manufacturing start-up and a privately held sports betting entertainment company. This background gives him a practical understanding of how business priorities, operational realities, and legal risk intersect in fast‑moving environments.

Clients value Andrew’s positive, effective, and collaborative working style. With a strong legal and technical foundation and significant work in regulated consumer industries, he is adept at identifying risks, navigating growth-stage challenges, and leading the cross-functional coordination essential to M&A deals. Andrew brings the judgment of a former in‑house lawyer to every transaction, helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Education & Admissions

Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2005)

University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business (B.S., Business Administration, 2002)

Admissions

  • California

News & Resources

Industries & Practices

Mergers & Acquisitions
Franchise & Distribution Law
Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Emerging Companies
  • Franchise & Distribution Law
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Orange County American Cancer Society, 2023-2025
Andrew Hagopian