A native of Fayetteville, Adam received a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering from the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science.   Additionally, Adam received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.   While at UNC Law, Adam participated in the Chancellors Scholar program and was a staff member on the North Carolina Law Review. 

Adam has handled numerous patent matters on behalf of clients, including IBM Corporation, since 2008.

When he is not addressing intellectual property issues, Adam enjoys traveling, following college sports, and playing golf.