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Christopher J. Adams
Director

Phone: (202) 349-7059
Fax: (202) 828-1100
cadams@adamsgrayson.com

As Director of Project Management, Mr. Adams works closely with law firms and corporate clients to find the best solution to their electronic document review challenges. Utilizing his extensive first-hand project management experience, Mr. Adams is committed to custom tailoring AdamsGrayson's offerings to meet each client's specific needs.

Mr. Adams has personally led large document review teams at the bequest of corporate and law firm clients, providing hands-on management to the entire review process. He has significant experience in all aspects of document review projects, including custodian interviews and data retrieval, chain of custody tracking, keyword development, staff selection, first-level review management, application of quality control metrics, document production and privilege log creation.

Professional Experience

Managed all phases of document review and litigation support for several multi-billion dollar class action cases involving multiple corporate defendants

Oversaw document and data retrieval efforts at corporate client locations around the country; worked closely with custodians to facilitate document retention and review

Developed search terms and review parameters for several reviews involving electronic and non-electronic data

Worked extensively with production and data management vendors and clients to facilitate the capture, review and production of electronic and non-electronic data

Managed large teams of reviewers for multiple document review projects

Supported and consulted teams of trial attorneys for multiple jury trials in both federal and state courts

Experience with numerous online review applications including Summation, Sanction, Concordance, DocuMatrix, Ringtail, and Kroll Ontrack Inview.

Education

J.D., George Mason University School of Law, 2001
Editor, George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
Member, George Mason University Trial Advocacy Team

B.S., Political Science, University of Maine, 1996
Recipient, Tibor J. Bebek Award for Work in Political Theory

Professional Background

Paralegal Manager, Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP, 2004-2006

Legal Editor, The Bureau of National Affairs, 2001-2004

Senior Paralegal/Law Clerk, Arnold & Porter, 1996-2001

Professional Memberships

Member, Maryland Bar

Member, American Bar Association

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