Adam advises a diverse range of clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—on navigating the complexities of state and federal employment laws, with particular expertise in California labor and employment law, one of the most dynamic and challenging regulatory landscapes in the country.
Adam helps employers stay ahead of constantly evolving compliance requirements by developing robust, defensible workplace policies and customized compliance programs. He partners with clients to create comprehensive employee handbooks, implement HR protocols, and deliver training tailored to their workforce and industry. When employment disputes arise, clients trust Adam’s strategic counsel to manage risk and defend their interests efficiently and effectively.
Adam represents clients in a range of employment and business litigation matters, including wage and hour claims, wrongful discharge, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition. His litigation experience also extends to complex business disputes involving restrictive covenants, whistleblower claims, defamation, and other business torts.
Employers rely on Adam not only for litigation defense but also for real-time counsel on sensitive personnel decisions, internal investigations, and preventative risk management. He conducts training for supervisors and employees on critical HR topics to help ensure compliance with EEOC standards and state-specific mandates, particularly those unique to California.
Fluent in French and Spanish, Adam brings a global and inclusive perspective to his work—an asset for clients operating in multilingual or multicultural environments. Prior to joining Holland & Hart, he practiced at a full-service law firm in Southern California, where he advised clients across a broad spectrum of industries on both employment and general business litigation.
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Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School
Boise State University
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