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Adam Gerard

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Adam Gerard

Associate

Washington DC + 1 202 663 6097

Adam Gerard focuses his practice on complex litigation matters, with an emphasis on international and administrative litigation as well as cross-border investigations.

During law school, Mr. Gerard served as a legal intern with the Civil Division of the US Attorney’s Office Eastern District Virginia, where he focused on issues related to affirmative civil enforcement matters and civil rights litigation. He also served as a legal intern for the Hon.
Lewis J. Liman in the Southern District of New York. After graduating law school, Mr. Gerard clerked for the Hon. Barrington D. Parker on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

With a professional background in management consulting and policy, Mr. Gerard previously advised public- and social-sector clients, as well as clients operating in the healthcare industry. He also has a background in nonprofit organization management, having served as president of a global environmental nonprofit. Mr. Gerard has also advised candidates on electoral policy at various levels of federal and state politics, including as the policy director for a gubernatorial campaign.

Mr. Gerard maintains a pro bono practice focusing on civil rights advocacy and voting rights litigation.

Recognition

  • Named to the High Honor Roll of the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, recognizing attorneys who dedicate significant pro bono service to expanding access to justice in the District of Columbia.

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Credentials

  • Education

    • JD, Yale Law School, 2023

      Executive Editor, Yale Law & Policy Review

    • BA, Global Affairs, Yale College, 2017

      summa cum laude

      Phi Beta Kappa

  • Admissions

    • District of Columbia

    • US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

    • US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

  • Clerkships

    • The Hon. Barrington D. Parker, Jr., US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2025 - 2026

Credentials

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