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Experienced editor and reporter specializing in covering the law and New York’s legal community. I lead teams, direct reporting, and produce daily and long-form stories across print and digital platforms. I have deep experience covering state and federal courts, managing legal research, and developing original editorial work—while also representing the organization publicly through hosting programs, panel discussions, and community appearances.…Experienced editor and reporter specializing in covering the law and New York’s legal community. I lead teams, direct reporting, and produce daily and long-form stories across print and digital platforms. I have deep experience covering state and federal courts, managing legal research, and developing original editorial work—while also representing the organization publicly through hosting programs, panel discussions, and community appearances.

Andrew Denney

Writer, Assistant Editor, Podcast Editor, +2

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Experienced editor and reporter specializing in covering the law and New York’s legal community. I lead teams, direct reporting, and produce daily and long-form stories across print and digital platforms. I have deep experience covering state and federal courts, managing legal research, and developing original editorial work—while also representing the organization publicly through hosting programs, panel discussions, and community appearances.…Experienced editor and reporter specializing in covering the law and New York’s legal community. I lead teams, direct reporting, and produce daily and long-form stories across print and digital platforms. I have deep experience covering state and federal courts, managing legal research, and developing original editorial work—while also representing the organization publicly through hosting programs, panel discussions, and community appearances.

Available to hire

Experienced editor and reporter specializing in covering the law and New York’s legal community. I lead teams, direct reporting, and produce daily and long-form stories across print and digital platforms.

I have deep experience covering state and federal courts, managing legal research, and developing original editorial work—while also representing the organization publicly through hosting programs, panel discussions, and community appearances.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Script

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Script

Intermediate

Work Experience

Editor-in-Chief at amNew York Law

October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026

First editor-in-chief for a startup publication launched within an established, family-run media company focused on local coverage of New York City neighborhoods. Managed a team of reporters and trained them on covering the city’s courts and legal community, with an emphasis on accurate, audience-ready legal reporting.

Bureau Chief at New York Law Journal

April 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025

Directed reporters and fellow editors on content published in print and online productions. Managed a team of lawyers conducting legal research and planned/wrote morning newsletters and original articles. Served as a public-facing ambassador for the publication, including hosting the annual awards program, speaking on panels, and making regular office visits and event appearances on behalf of the organization.

Courts Reporter at New York Post and Page Six

March 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020

Covered federal and state courts in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including high-profile trials and criminal and civil cases. Reported on major matters including Jeffrey Epstein, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, and Michael Avenatti. Monitored new filings frequently, producing approximately 8–12 stories per week, and wrote long-form investigative pieces once or twice a month; when cases involved celebrities, work appeared in Page Six and FoxNews.com.

Litigation Reporter at New York Law Journal

January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2019

Covered state and local courts, including reporting on decisions, litigation strategy, court administration, judges, and attorneys in government, private practice, and public interest organizations. Produced accurate, timely coverage of litigation developments and legal community news.

Reporter and Blogger at Columbia Daily Tribune

December 1, 2010 - January 31, 2015

Covered the Columbia, Missouri City Hall beat, including public safety, pollution, financial regulation, and transportation. Produced articles, blog posts, and long-form pieces; the publication published more than 1,800 of the candidate’s works.

Freelance Reporter at Various Outlets

January 1, 2010 - Present

Freelance reporting for multiple outlets and platforms, including U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, Consumer Attorneys, Newsday, Freethink.com, Gothamist, and amNew York, among others.