Jon Adams

Background

About Jon Adams

I am an experienced technology lawyer and strategic advisor specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), data protection, technology transactions, and regulatory compliance. I work at the intersection of law, technology, and business, with a career spanning both Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley. I collaborate with business and engineering leaders to navigate complex challenges in product development, enterprise risk management, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory engagement, privacy and data governance, and data security. I see both the forest and the trees. My approach blends legal expertise with strategic foresight and business acumen, driving both risk mitigation and business growth in highly regulated, fast-evolving environments. As a trusted advisor to executives, I deliver pragmatic, high-impact solutions that align legal strategy with broader organizational goals. When hard problems arise, I help solve them. As a thought leader in the field, I am a contributor to some of the ABA’s authoritative texts on privacy and security. I have spoken at conferences and panels across North America, Europe, and Africa, sharing insights on data protection, privacy compliance, artificial intelligence, technology transactions, and emerging legal issues in technology. Outside of my professional work, I’m passionate about environmental preservation, trail running (including ultra-marathons), backpacking in the High Sierra, cycling, and gardening.