Andrew Rhoden

Andrew Rhoden is a distinguished legal consultant based in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience advising a broad spectrum of businesses, from emerging start-ups to established Fortune 500 companies, on litigation prevention strategies. He holds certifications as a Level II Civil Rights Investigator from the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) and as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainer. Andrew has crafted comprehensive training programs focusing on workplace harassment prevention, EEOC compliance, COVID-19 safety protocols, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.

In 2021, Andrew was part of a corporate transaction team that gained national attention for completing a significant $2.3 billion all-cash acquisition in Texas. His personal experiences, particularly the loss of family members, fuel his dedication to estate planning, where he offers in-home services, a practice inspired by his own mobility challenges lasting 1.5 years.

Andrew is also a trusted advisor to universities and school districts, handling employment disputes, internal investigations, civil rights issues, and compliance matters. He conducts workshops on emerging legal topics such as name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, NCAA Sexual Violence Prevention, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Clery Act. His expertise in sports and higher education law has made him a sought-after speaker at universities nationwide and a resource for media outlets.

A committed leader in the legal community, Andrew actively participates in the American Bar Association (ABA), where he was an inaugural Fellow of the ABA Criminal Justice Section's Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Fellowship. He earned his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law, an M.S. in sports management from West Virginia University, and a B.S. in sports management from Hampton University.