Andrew Johnston
About Andrew Johnston
Andrew Johnston is a Strategic Business Development Lead currently working at Harvey in New York. He has a diverse legal background with experience at several law firms and holds advanced degrees in law from York University and Michigan State University.
Current Role at Harvey
Andrew Johnston serves as the Strategic Business Development Lead at Harvey, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic initiatives to enhance the company's market presence. His work focuses on identifying new opportunities and fostering relationships that align with Harvey's objectives.
Previous Experience at Stikeman Elliott LLP
Before joining Harvey, Andrew Johnston worked as an Associate at Stikeman Elliott LLP from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure in Toronto, Canada, he gained valuable experience in legal practice, contributing to various projects and client engagements that enhanced his expertise in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Johnston holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Business Law/Canadian Common Law from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from Michigan State University College of Law between 2011 and 2014. Additionally, he has an Honors Double Major in Political Science and Media, Information and Technoculture from Western University, completed from 2007 to 2011.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Andrew Johnston has held various positions in the legal and business sectors. He worked as an Articling Student at Oxford Properties Group from 2015 to 2016, followed by a role as an Associate at Daoust Vukovich LLP from 2016 to 2017. He then served as Counsel for the Nitro Startup Program at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP from 2019 to 2021, before joining Goodwin as an Associate from 2021 to 2024.
Educational Background
Andrew Johnston completed his high school education at Lorne Park Secondary School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2007. His academic journey continued at Western University, where he achieved an Honors Double Major in Political Science and Media, Information and Technoculture from 2007 to 2011. He later pursued legal studies, culminating in a JD from Michigan State University College of Law and an LLM from York University.