Andrew E. Graw

New Jersey

Lowenstein Sandler LLP
One Lowenstein Drive
Roseland, New Jersey 07068
United States

Tel: +1 973.597.2588

Email: agraw@lowenstein.com
Web: www.lowenstein.com

Professional Biography

Andrew Graw’s work is informed by his belief that a company’s greatest asset is its employees. Whether he is crafting an equity-based program, a deferred compensation arrangement or a 401(k), pension, or fringe benefit plan, he provides practical solutions that serve his clients’ needs. He is consistently ranked in the category of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation law in New Jersey by Chambers USA.

The rules and regulations governing compensation arrangements are complex and frequently changing, and businesses sometimes discover that their benefits plans are no longer in compliance. Under such circumstances, clients appreciate Andy’s ability to think outside the box and suggest solutions that avoid costly problems.

Andy has a successful track record representing clients on either side on many issues. He has represented employers that sponsor 401(k) and pension plans, as well as the third-party administrators of such plans; businesses hiring and recruiting senior executives and the executives being recruited; and companies acquiring new businesses and those divesting them.

Andy also handles fiduciary and other benefit-related disputes. He counsels clients through the prelitigation phase, and, if necessary, the litigation process itself. Despite the complex and myriad regulations in his field, Andy makes a point of communicating with his clients in clear and understandable terms, providing them with the knowledge and guidance they need to move forward successfully.

Honors, Awards & Recognition

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business: (2006-2025) – Recognized for work in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – New Jersey
  • The Best Lawyers in America, published by Best Lawyers (2008-2025) – Recognized for work in the Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law section
  • Lawyer of the Year, published by Best Lawyers (2017; 2020; 2024) – Ranked as “Lawyer of the Year” in the Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law section
  • Super Lawyers (2005-2017)

Our Executive Compensation, Employment & Benefits Group advises clients on all aspects of the employment relationship – from attracting and retaining high-caliber talent with leading-edge compensation and benefits packages to managing complex employment matters and compliance risks and handling sensitive employment disputes when they result in litigation.

We advise companies ranging from startups and emerging companies to global brands, including Fortune 500 companies. Our clients span such sectors as private equity, venture capital, life sciences, real estate, technology, manufacturing, and retail businesses, and include publicly traded companies with thousands of employees and closely held employers with just a few employees, as well as large public and private pension funds, senior executives, trustees, and financial institutions.  As a result of our experience in these areas, we anticipate client needs and deliver strategic solutions that are on point, timely, and practical to achieve the client’s goals.

Lowenstein Sandler is a national law firm with over 350 lawyers working from five offices in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C. We represent clients in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular strength in the areas of technology, life sciences, and the financial management and fund industries that fuel economic growth.

We have built a reputation for pursuing every matter with creativity and passion. Our industry knowledge, entrepreneurial drive and proven commitment to our communities deliver a different and better law firm experience to our clients. We focus on building long-standing relationships and anticipating our clients’ needs, rather than responding to them. Working side-by-side with our clients, we serve not only as lawyers, but as trusted advisors.

The firm approaches each case, each client, and each other with integrity and respect. And our award winning pro-bono work enables us to connect individuals and communities with unimaginable success.

We see our colleagues as family and commit to the personal development, support, and mentorship of all those under our roof. We work tirelessly to create a fully inclusive environment in which differing views and perspectives are welcomed and honored.

“Andrew Graw expertly assists companies with the forming of bonus arrangements, as well as negotiating employee benefits provisions in the context of corporate acquisitions.”
Chambers & Partners