Andrew Stockment is an attorney and shareholder with Flora Pettit PC in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he advises businesses and individuals on a variety of matters, with a concentration in the areas of corporate and business law, intellectual property and technology, and cybersecurity and data privacy.
Andrew is active in The Virginia Bar Association and has served in various leadership capacities in the VBA. He currently serves as a member of the VBA Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section Council, and he previously served on the VBA Board of Governors, and as Chair of the VBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD), and as the YLD Representative to the VBA Law Practice Management Division Executive Council. Andrew was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Opening Statement, the VBA YLD’s national award-winning newsletter.
Before joining Flora Pettit PC, Andrew practiced law at Clement Wheatley in Danville, Virginia. Andrew previously worked for the Danville Circuit Court as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Joseph W. Milam, Jr. and David A. Melesco. Andrew graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Virginia Law Review and the Managing Board of the Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law. He was also a PILA Fellow with the Public Interest Law Association. His note, Internet Radio: The Case for a Technology Neutral Royalty Standard, Vol. 95, Virginia Law Review, No. 8, p. 2129 (2009), was published in December 2009. Before starting law school, Andrew worked as a software engineer for the Cerner Corporation for two years. He completed his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, where he earned a degree in Management Information Systems and Political Science and was the President of FSU Habitat for Humanity
Andrew and his wife, Martha, are active members of Trinity Presbyterian Church and enjoy spending time with their two children, hiking, and watching University of Virginia Men’s Basketball. Andrew’s C.V. is available for download.
Education
- University of Virginia School of LawJ.D., 2009
- Virginia Law Review, Editorial Board
- Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law, Managing Board
- PILA Fellow, Public Interest Law Association
- Florida State UniversityB.S., magna cum laude, 2004
- Majors: Management Information Systems (MIS) and Political Science
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; FSU Honors Program; Dean’s List; Beta Gamma Sigma; E. Ray Solomon Presidential Scholarship; Cerner Scholarship (Faculty Award to Top Two MIS Seniors)
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Publications
- The YLD’s Bright Future, Opening Statement, Vol. 7, No. 1 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2019).
- Opportunity to Advocate, Opening Statement, Vol. 6, No. 4 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2018).
- Active and Preparing for the Future, VBA Journal, Fall 2018 (The Virginia Bar Association, 2018).
- Service to the Bar & Public, Opening Statement, Vol. 6, No. 3 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2018).
- Sustaining Our Success, Opening Statement, Vol. 6, No. 2 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2018).
- Engaging with the Profession, VBA Journal, Spring 2018 (The Virginia Bar Association, 2018).
- Employee Privacy for Personal Social Media Accounts, Opening Statement, Vol. 3, No. 4 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2015).
- Clearing Up Confusion: Copyrights and Works Made for Hire, Opening Statement, Vol. 3, No. 3 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2015).
- Copyright Basics: Understanding Works Made for Hire, Docket Call, Vol. 31, No. 3 (Va. State Bar Young Lawyers Conference, 2015).
- Two-Factor Authentication: Simple and Powerful Security, Opening Statement, Vol. 3, No. 1 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2015).
- Multi-Factor Authentication is Effective and Easy to Use, Law Technology Today, Nov. 24, 2014 (ABA, 2014).
- Trademarks: A Few Things Every Business Lawyer Should Know, TYL In Focus, Vol. 1, No. 5 (ABA Young Lawyers Division, 2014).
- Copyrights and Works Made for Hire, TYL In Focus, Vol. 1, No. 5 (ABA Young Lawyers Division, 2014).
- Brand Protection Essentials, Opening Statement, Vol. 2, No. 1 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2013).
- Brand Protection Basics Part 2, Docket Call, Vol. 29, No. 2 (Va. State Bar Young Lawyers Conference, 2012).
- Protecting Your Clients from Scams, Opening Statement, Vol. 1, No. 1 (VBA Young Lawyers Division, 2012).
- Brand Protection: Trademark Basics Part 1, Docket Call, Vol. 29, No. 1 (Va. State Bar Young Lawyers Conference, 2012).
- Trademarks 101 Part 1: What is a Trademark?, 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics (ABA Young Lawyers Division, 2012), available at http://bit.ly/TM101Part1.
- Trademarks 101 Part 2: The Benefits of Federal Registration, 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics (ABA Young Lawyers Division, 2012), available at http://bit.ly/TM101Part2.
- Co-Author, “How Virginia Physicians Make Money Now and Under Health Care Reform: Challenges and Opportunities” for CLE Presentation at 122nd Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, Williamsburg, Virginia, January 20, 2012.
- Note, Internet Radio: The Case for a Technology Neutral Royalty Standard, 95 Va. L. Rev. 2129 (2009), available at http://www.virginialawreview.org/volumes/content/internet-radio-case-technology-neutral-royalty-standard and http://ssrn.com/abstract=1373484.
Presentations
- Speaker, “Practical Cybersecurity in a World of Breaches” at the 128th Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, Williamsburg, Virginia, January 20, 2018.
- Speaker, “Staying Safe on the Internet: Cybersecurity Basics” at the Albemarle County Rotary Club, Charlottesville, Virginia, June 15, 2017.
- Speaker, “Cybersecurity, Ethics and Liability: How to Protect Yourself in the Tangled World Wide Web?” at the 127th Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, Williamsburg, Virginia, January 21, 2017.
- Speaker, “Cybersecurity and the Internet of Everything”, Fall Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 8, 2016.
- Speaker, “Technology Law and Trade Secret Developments” and “Beat the Clock: 40 Quick Tips: IP Practitioners Empty Their Bag of Practice Tricks and Tips” at the 17th Annual Virginia Information Technology Legal Institute, Fairfax, Virginia, September 30, 2016.
- Speaker, “Data Breaches & Cyber Security – An Employee Relations, Reporting, Vendor & Insurance Quagmire” at the 2016 Virginia Legal Forum (Shenandoah Valley Society for Human Resource Management), Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia, September 21, 2016.
- Speaker, “Cybersecurity, Ethical Obligations, and Insurance in the Data Breach Era”, Meeting of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association, Harrisonburg, Virginia, August 10, 2016.
- Speaker, “Technology Law and Trade Secret Developments” and “Beat the Clock: 40 Quick Tips: IP Practitioners Empty Their Bag of Practice Tricks and Tips” at the 16th Annual Virginia Information Technology Legal Institute, Fairfax, Virginia, October 9, 2015.
- Speaker, “Storing Data in the Clouds: Is It a Silver Lining?” at the 124th Summer Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, July 26, 2014.
- Panelist, “Career Panel for Inquiring Law Students: Real Stories, Practical Advice” at 123rd Annual Meeting of The Virginia Bar Association, Williamsburg, Virginia, January 25, 2013.
Honors and Awards
- Virginia Rising Stars by Super Lawyers (2013 – 2020)
Andrew was selected to the Virginia Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers in 2013 – 2020. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in a state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. - Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine (2019)
Andrew was recognized in the 2019 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide only approximately 1,133 lawyers of the approximate 31,177 active Virginia State Bar members were recognized in 2019. - Sandra P. Thompson Award by The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (2019)
The VBA YLD’s highest honor, awarded for “outstanding work and long-term service”. - Emerson G. Spies Award by The Virginia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (2012)
Awarded for “enthusiasm, loyalty and dedication” to the work of The Virginia Bar Association.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Virginia Bar AssociationIntellectual Property and Information Technology Law Section Council
- Council Member, 2017 – Present
- Young Lawyers Division Representative, 2012 – 2017
- Board of Governors, 2017 – 2019
- Executive Committee, 2018 – 2019
- Young Lawyers Division
- Immediate Past Chair, 2019 – 2020
- Chair, 2018 – 2019
- Chair-Elect, 2017 – 2018
- Secretary-Treasurer, 2016 – 2017
- Executive Board, 2014 – 2020
- ABA Awards of Achievement Committee, Co-Chair, 2015 – 2016
- Communications/Publicity Committee, Chair, 2012 – 2015
- Opening Statement Newsletter, Editor-in-Chief, 2012 – 2015
- Law Practice Management Division Executive Council
- Young Lawyers Division Representative, 2014 – 2016
- Governance Committee, Young Lawyers Division Representative (2019 – 2020)
- Finance & Audit Committee, Young Lawyers Division Representative (2018 – 2019)
- Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, 2017
- Communications Task Force, Secretary, 2011 – 2012
- Business Law Section
- American Bar AssociationBusiness Law Section
- Section of Intellectual Property Law
- Young Lawyers Division, Intellectual Property and Internet Law Committee, Vice Chair, 2012 – 2013
- Virginia State BarBusiness Law Section
- Intellectual Property Section
- Charlottesville Albemarle Bar AssociationCommunications & Website Committee, 2015 – 2017
- National Eagle Scout Association (NESA)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Community Involvement
- Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)Business Resource Fair Volunteer, 2015 – Present
- Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)Membership Committee, 2013 – 2014
- Danville Area CROP Hunger WalkPlanning Team, 2011 – 2012
- Downtown Danville AssociationBoard of Directors, 2011 – 2012
- Virginia State Bar, No Bills Night, 2011 – 2012
- VBA Rule of Law Project, 2010
- University of Virginia School of Law, First-Year Oral Arguments, Judge, 2010
- Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, MLK Day, Event Photographer, 2010
Past Employment
- Clement Wheatley, Attorney, 2010 – 2013
- Danville Circuit Court, Judicial Law Clerk to the Hon. Joseph W. Milam, Jr. and David A. Melesco, 2009 – 2010
- University of Virginia School of Law, Research Assistant for Professor Dotan Oliar, 2008 & 2009
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Summer Intern, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Judicial Intern to the Hon. William J. Zloch, 2007
- Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Harrisonburg, VA, Legal Intern, 2007
- Cerner Corporation, Software Engineer, 2004 – 2006
- Webography Designs, Consultant, Web Developer, Owner, 2002 – 2006
Interests
- Photography
- Hiking
- Reading
- Technology
- University of Virginia Sports (especially U.Va. Men’s Basketball)