According to a McGuireWoods’ press release, Adams counsels clients facing government investigations and handles complex litigation at the trial and appellate level. Practice head Chuck McIntyre called Adams “uniquely qualified” because of his previous government experience.
“John’s breadth of experience, including the Supreme Court, the White House, and as a federal prosecutor, makes him uniquely qualified to advise our clients in the ever-increasing regulated environment,” McIntyre said.
Adams also previously served as a law clerk to Associate Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court. While at the White House, he focused primarily on matters arising out of the Department of Defense and State Department that implicated the Office of the President.
McGuireWoods chairman Richard Cullen called the addition of Adams “a great day for our firm.”
“He has experience at the highest levels of government and we look forward to putting that experience to use for our clients,” Cullen said. “He is not only a talented lawyer with a brilliant legal mind, but he has the character to fit right in with our firm.”
McGuireWoods is a full-service law firm with approximately 900 lawyers in 17 offices in the U.S., Europe and Central Asia.