Drew has drafted numerous successful motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, including on complex factual and jurisdictional issues, that led to dismissal of all claims without need for trial.

Representative Litigation
After a seven-day trial, the Court found St. Cloud State University violated Title IX and granted a permanent injunction that benefits a class of female student-athletes. The Court ordered immediate improvements to SCSU's athletics department, including, but not limited to, maintaining women's sports teams, renovating practice and competition facilities, making improvements to women's locker rooms, and the Court also awarded $1.2 million in attorneys’ fees. Portz, et al. v. St. Cloud State Univ., et al., Case No. 16-CV-01115 (JRT/LIB) (D. Minn. Aug. 1, 2019). Media coverage of this case includes: http://www.startribune.com/federal-judge-st-cloud-state-athletics-fails-to-provide-equal-opportunity-to-women/513523522/.

After a high profile eight-day jury trial on behalf of legendary former UMD women’s hockey coach Shannon Miller, the jury found that UMD retaliated against Miller in violation of Title IX and Title VII and awarded her over $3.74 million in damages (later reduced). The judge later awarded Miller an additional over $460,000 in front pay and $2.33 million in attorneys’ fees, and the case ultimately settled for $4.53 million. Miller v. The Bd. of Regents of the Univ. of Minnesota, Case No. 15-CV-03740 (PJS/LIB) (D. Minn. Mar. 15, 2018). Media coverage of this case includes: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/crime-and-courts/4418059-big-day-women-jury-sides-miller-orders-umd-pay-374-million.

In a decision described as “groundbreaking,” the Minnesota Supreme Court concludes that Nathan McGuire, the former girls’ basketball coach at Woodbury High School, is not a “public official” or “public figure,” and allows his defamation claim against the parent of a student-athlete to proceed to trial. Drew represented Nathan at the district court and Minnesota Court of Appeals levels before joining Bassford. McGuire v. Bowlins, et al., Case No. A18-0167 (Minn. Sept. 4, 2019). Media coverage of this case includes: http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-supreme-court-ruling-limits-criticism-of-public-high-school-coaches/559406292/.

Drew’s background includes diverse legal experience before joining Bassford Remele. He worked at an Am Law 200 firm, where he handled employment litigation, sports-related lawsuits, civil rights matters, and commercial litigation. Prior to that, Drew served as assistant counsel at a broker/dealer and registered investment adviser. He also has experience as a criminal defense attorney. The representative litigation mentioned includes results from his work before joining Bassford Remele.

Employment Litigation
Drafted successful motion for summary judgment on behalf of software company in lawsuit involving Title VII sex discrimination and retaliation claims. (D. Utah. 2024.)

Drafted successful motion for summary judgment on behalf of national railroad company in lawsuit involving Title VII race and age discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. (N.D. Ill. 2024.)

Drafted successful motion to dismiss with prejudice on behalf of national financial services company on Rule 12(b)(6) grounds. (D. Idaho 2024.)

Drafted successful motion to dismiss on personal-jurisdiction grounds on behalf of international medical-software company. (M.D. Fla. 2023.)

Drew has a diverse practical background in the law. He worked at an AmLaw 100 firm, where he handled employment litigation, employment advice-and counsel, commercial litigation (in particular, litigation related to misappropriation of trade secrets or confidential information and violations of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements), and civil rights matters. Before that, Drew was in-house counsel with a broker/dealer and registered investment adviser. He also has experience as a criminal defense attorney. The representative litigation mentioned includes results from his work before joining Bassford Remele.

Employment Advice and Counsel
Drew counsels clients on a range of workplace issues including difficult performance issues and terminations, managing medical and disability leaves, drafting and implementing practical employment policies and procedures, and advising on day-to-day employment issues that could escalate into serious employment problems.