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Andrew M. Charwat

Chief Financial Officer

Overview

Andrew Charwat serves as chief financial officer at Faegre Drinker, where he leads the firm’s financial strategy. He brings more than 30 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, business growth, and operational improvement, including extensive experience within the legal industry. 

Andrew partners with firm leadership to strengthen financial performance, support data-driven decision-making, and advance the firm’s strategy. His experience includes financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, pricing, billing and collections, financial systems, process improvement, and merger and acquisition integration. He is known for using data and technology to provide greater insight into business performance and improve financial and operational processes.

Financial Strategy & Innovation

Before joining Faegre Drinker, Andrew served as chief financial and strategy officer at an Am Law 100 firm, where he helped drive financial performance, business growth, technology modernization, and operational excellence. 

Over the course of his career, Andrew has held senior finance and operations leadership roles across the legal, financial services, business services, and pharmaceutical industries, leading financial improvement, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, business integration, and transformation initiatives.

Personal Interests

In his free time, Andrew enjoys hiking, going on adventures with his family, and analyzing baseball statistics with friends.

Credentials

Education

Columbia Business School
M.B.A. in Finance and Management

Haverford College
B.A. in Economics

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • Certified Public Accountant — Inactive