Directs firm operations and supports sanctions engagements with 26 years of federal investigative, supervisory, and operational leadership experience.
Andrew Gordon is Director of Operations at Ferrari & Associates. He oversees the firm’s administrative, financial, information technology, human resources, information security, and regulatory compliance functions. He also advises the Managing Shareholder on initiatives designed to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support firm growth.
Mr. Gordon assists with due diligence and background investigations involving individuals and entities connected to the firm’s OFAC sanctions matters. His work includes investigative research, evidence preservation, forensic coordination, and liaison with federal law enforcement, prosecutors, and compliance professionals.
Before joining Ferrari & Associates, Mr. Gordon spent 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration. His investigative work included Title III wire intercepts, undercover operations, human-source development, financial crimes investigations, international extraditions, and expert testimony in federal court.
He later held senior leadership roles at DEA Headquarters, including Liaison Officer to FinCEN and OFAC, Operational Budget Director, and Chief of Staff of the Operations Division. In those positions, he supported global operations across 23 domestic divisions and 94 foreign offices in 70 countries.
Focus Areas
Firm-wide operations management
Strategic planning and financial administration
Information technology and information security
Human resources and employment compliance
Internal investigations and evidence preservation
Due diligence and background investigations
Forensic coordination and referral support
Liaison with federal agents, prosecutors, and compliance investigators
Experience
Mr. Gordon directs the firm’s administrative, financial, technology, human resources, information security, and regulatory compliance functions. He also supports due diligence, internal investigations, and background research connected to sanctions matters.
Before joining Ferrari & Associates, he spent 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration in investigative and senior leadership roles, including liaison positions involving FinCEN and OFAC. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Vice President at Fleet Bank in New York.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Baruch College, City University of New York
DEA Training Academy, Quantico, Virginia
Andrew Gordon is Director of Operations at Ferrari & Associates. He oversees the firm’s administrative, financial, information technology, human resources, information security, and regulatory compliance functions. He also advises the Managing Shareholder on initiatives designed to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support firm growth.
Mr. Gordon assists with due diligence and background investigations involving individuals and entities connected to the firm’s OFAC sanctions matters. His work includes investigative research, evidence preservation, forensic coordination, and liaison with federal law enforcement, prosecutors, and compliance professionals.
Before joining Ferrari & Associates, Mr. Gordon spent 26 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration. His investigative work included Title III wire intercepts, undercover operations, human-source development, financial crimes investigations, international extraditions, and expert testimony in federal court.
He later held senior leadership roles at DEA Headquarters, including Liaison Officer to FinCEN and OFAC, Operational Budget Director, and Chief of Staff of the Operations Division. In those positions, he supported global operations across 23 domestic divisions and 94 foreign offices in 70 countries.
Representative Matters
Sanctions Due Diligence
Conducts background research and investigative analysis involving individuals and entities connected to OFAC sanctions engagements.
DRC Government Officials
Represented current and former officials in OFAC delisting matters and related court challenges.
Internal Investigations
Supports investigations involving data exfiltration, trade secrets, evidence preservation, forensic review, and potential civil or criminal referrals.
Federal Agency Liaison
Draws on extensive relationships with federal agents, prosecutors, and compliance investigators to support investigative and operational matters.
Firm Operations and Compliance
Oversees administrative, financial, technology, information security, human resources, and regulatory compliance functions across the firm.