Andrew Mitchell

Andrew Mitchell is a litigation associate in the Dallas office of Gibson Dunn.

Andrew’s practice focuses on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation and high-stakes business disputes in federal and state courts. He has significant experience preparing complex cases for trial and handling disputes across all phases of litigation. He has also litigated appeals and critical motions in federal and state courts across the country.

Recent Representative Matters:

• Secured a $46 million jury verdict and defeated all counterclaims as a core member of the trial team representing the minority owner and former CEO of a well-known pizza brand in a dispute with the majority owner over self-dealing and withheld distributions. Texas Lawbook profiled the victory, and The American Lawyer selected it as Runner-Up for Litigators of the Week. GCP Cici’s v. Dharod, No. DC-24-01196 (Dallas Cty. Dist. Ct.).
• Represented GE Vernova in litigation involving approximately $400 million in claimed damages arising from failed plans to construct power plants using adapted jet engines. Secured summary judgment in favor of GE Vernova.
• Represented Howmet Aerospace in Pennsylvania state court in a dispute involving claims for breach of contract and fraud. Played a key role in developing the litigation strategy that led to a favorable settlement.
• Represented a Texas game ranch in a dispute involving genetic testing of animals. Led the negotiations that resulted in a favorable settlement.

Before joining Gibson Dunn, Andrew served as a law clerk to the Honorable Raymond M. Kethledge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Honorable Mark T. Pittman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Andrew earned his J.D., with Honors, from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as Chief Notes Editor of the Texas Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Science from Texas Christian University, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team and was selected to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Prior to law school, Andrew played professional baseball in the Chicago White Sox organization.

Andrew is a member of the State Bar of Texas. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Capabilities

• Litigation
• Antitrust and Competition
• Appellate and Constitutional Law
• Class Actions
• Energy and Infrastructure
• Labor and Employment
• Oil and Gas
• Sports Law
• Trials

Credentials

Education:

• University of Texas - 2021 Juris Doctor
• Texas Christian University - 2016 Bachelor of Science

Admissions:

• Texas Bar

Clerkships:

• US Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, Hon. Raymond M. Kethledge, 2022 - 2023
• USDC, Northern District of Texas, Hon. Mark T. Pittman, 2021 - 2022