Andrew Hannibal
About Andrew Hannibal
Andrew Hannibal serves as Senior Counsel at Sesame Workshop, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive legal experience, having held various positions at organizations such as HIT Entertainment, Mattel, and Blue State Digital.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Andrew Hannibal serves as Senior Counsel at Sesame Workshop, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support to various initiatives within the organization. His experience at Sesame Workshop began in 2015 when he worked as Counsel until 2021. His extensive background in legal matters related to children's media and entertainment contributes to the organization's mission.
Previous Legal Experience
Before his current role, Andrew held several legal positions. He worked at HIT Entertainment as Associate Counsel from 2014 to 2015 and at Mattel, Inc. in the same capacity during the same timeframe. He also served as a Legal Associate at Blue State Digital for six months in 2013. His early career included internships at Coach and World Wrestling Entertainment, where he focused on intellectual property law.
Education and Legal Training
Andrew Hannibal earned his Juris Doctor from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, from 2009 to 2012. During his time in law school, he served as Associate Editor of the Arts and Entertainment Law Journal and was elected as the First Secretary General of Cardozo’s Minority Law Student Alliance. He also held the position of Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association.
Early Career and Internships
Andrew's early career included various roles that provided foundational legal experience. He worked at New York City 311 in different positions from 2004 to 2009. He completed legal internships at Davoli Law Firm and Coach, as well as an Intellectual Property Law internship at World Wrestling Entertainment. These experiences contributed to his legal expertise and understanding of the entertainment industry.
Creative Background
In addition to his legal career, Andrew has a background in creative writing, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the College of Staten Island (CUNY). He has produced, directed, and written short films and music videos for various clients, including the Girl Scouts of America and the New York City Government. This creative experience complements his legal work in the entertainment sector.