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Andrew M. Unthank

Partner

P. 303.244.1897

Biography

Drew Unthank represents major companies in consumer class action, complex commercial, and product liability litigation. He regularly leads teams in novel and complex matters, including the recent successful defense of a unique mass arbitration involving creative strategies and defense tactics.

Drew’s passion for helping his clients tell their stories in court is the fuel that drives his practice, leading to lasting, collaborative client relationships. He has represented several long-time clients, including Fortune 100 and 500 companies, and has served as lead defense counsel in dozens of consumer class actions across the country.

When Drew was the Chair of the firm’s Recruiting Committee, he helped introduce new behavior-based recruiting and interviewing methods to help the firm identify and hire exceptional attorneys poised to grow with WTO.

Colorado Super Lawyers has named Drew to its list for Class Actions/Mass Torts Defense. He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions. Drew is Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated, and Benchmark Litigation named him a 40 & Under National Star in 2019. 

Cases

Publications & Speaking Engagements

    Presentations

  • Panelist, "Death by Treadmill," Sports & Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (January 18, 2024).
  • Presenter, "Managing Marketing Risks in a New Era of Consumer Class Action Attacks," Whirlpool Legal and Marketing Teams (November 7, 2023).

Other Articles/Presentations

  • Moderator, "Make it Your Exhibit A, not Theirs: Documentation Strategies for Success at Trial," 2020 DRI Products Liability Conference, (February 2020).
  • "All About Inclusion: A Conversation With Hiring Managers in Private Practice and Corporate In-House Departments," panelist at the 2019 CLI Legal Inclusiveness & Diversity Summit, (August 2019).
  • Presenter, "Lessons Learned on the Road From Small Claim to Product Recall," In-house and outside counsel at Whirlpool's 2015 National Counsel Summit, (October 2015).
  • Presenter, "2013-2014 eDiscovery Case Law Update," The COALSP 8th Annual eDiscovery Summit, (October 2014).
  • Presenter, "Marketing Class Action Update," In-house counsel and business stakeholders at Whirlpool's Global Headquarters, (August 2014).
  • Presenter, "2012-2013 eDiscovery Case Law Update," The COALSP 7th Annual eDiscovery Summit, (October 2013).
  • Presenter, "Green Building in Colorado: Know the Risks!," Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell, (November 2009).
  • "An Architect's Guide to Understanding Modern Copyright Protection for Architectural Works," Preventive Law Reporter, University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Vol. 22, No. 3,(2004).

Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated
The Best Lawyers in America
    Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, 2021-2025
Benchmark Litigation 
    Local Litigation Star, 2023
    40 & Under National Star, 2019
    40 & Under Hotlist, 2018 
    Future Star, 2024-2025
Colorado Super Lawyers
    Class Actions/Mass Torts Defense, 2021-2024
Colorado Rising Stars 
    Class Actions/Mass Torts, 2014-2019
    Business Litigation, 2011-2013 
Law Week Colorado's Up-and-Coming Lawyers
    Selected, 2008
    Finalist, 2010
Colorado Civil Justice League
    Member of the Legal Advisory Board
Legal Aid Foundation
    Associates' Campaign Fundraising Chair 2011-2012 (set fundraising record both years)
Denver Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
American Bar Association

Community Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Open Media Foundation
    Board of Directors
    Development Committee

Personal Interests

Mountain biking, backpacking, travel, live music

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