Biography
Andrew R. Notaro is the Chief Operating Officer of Seward & Kissel.
In that role, he has responsibility for leading and directing all business and operational functions of the firm. He is a member of the firm’s senior leadership, and along with the management committee is responsible for the execution and long-term success of the firm’s strategy.
Andrew is a seasoned legal executive, with nearly 20 years of broad experience in operations, finance, strategic planning, information technology, legal innovation, sales, and talent management. He is highly knowledgeable about current trends in legal operations and has a track record of leveraging technology to enhance productivity, increase profitability, and improve operational efficiencies. Andrew believes that relationships and culture are the key to a successful organization and dedicates himself to building collaborative and inclusive teams.
Prior to joining Seward & Kissel, Andrew held the role of Chief Practice Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. He also previously held the position of Executive Director of Fullbridge Inc. and was the Litigation and Controversy Practice Administrator Coordinator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP.
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Seward & Kissel’s 2026 Digital Asset Symposium
Seven Seward & Kissel partners selected to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide
Seward & Kissel partners publish new study with Diligent Market Intelligence on activist investor opposition to M&A
OFAC Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver
Mark Garibyan Recognized as Litigation Rising Star
Seward & Kissel Attorneys Author Chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide – Lending & Secured Finance 2026
Seward & Kissel recognized in Bloomberg’s Global Activism League Tables
OFAC Authorizes Sale of Iranian Oil for 60 Days
Seward & Kissel Releases 2025 Seed Transaction Deal Points Study
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026 – 12 Practices and 10 Lawyers Ranked
Partners Randall Adams and Mark Garibyan participate in fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange
Seward & Kissel’s 2026 Digital Asset Symposium
Seven Seward & Kissel partners selected to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide
Seward & Kissel partners publish new study with Diligent Market Intelligence on activist investor opposition to M&A
OFAC Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver
Mark Garibyan Recognized as Litigation Rising Star
Seward & Kissel Attorneys Author Chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide – Lending & Secured Finance 2026
Seward & Kissel recognized in Bloomberg’s Global Activism League Tables
OFAC Authorizes Sale of Iranian Oil for 60 Days
Seward & Kissel Releases 2025 Seed Transaction Deal Points Study
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026 – 12 Practices and 10 Lawyers Ranked
Partners Randall Adams and Mark Garibyan participate in fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange
Seward & Kissel’s 2026 Digital Asset Symposium
Seven Seward & Kissel partners selected to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide
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