Practice Areas
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
- Class and Collective Action Litigation
Education
Education
Emory University School of Law
- J.D. 2024, with honors
Palm Beach State College
- B.A.S., Supervision & Management, 2021, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia
Adam C. Shepherd
Adam is a dedicated civil defense attorney based in Georgia, recognized for his strategic thinking, adaptability, and calm presence under pressure. He has represented Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation matters in both federal and state courts. Adam’s disciplined approach and competitive edge—shaped by his earlier career as a professional tennis player—give him a unique advantage in the courtroom.
After graduating with honors from Emory University School of Law, Adam began his legal career at a national litigation firm, where he gained valuable experience handling complex, high-stakes disputes.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife, Erica, and their three boys—Landon, Brandon, and Joseph. His personal interests include tennis, golf, pickleball, and traveling.
- Assisted in the successful defense of an FTC enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, securing a defense judgment after a four-week trial involving allegations under the FTC Act, ROSCA, and the Telemarketing Act.
- Represented a Fortune 50 company in a high-stakes contract dispute, achieving a favorable resolution in federal court.
- Defended a Fortune 500 company in a personal injury action, negotiating a favorable resolution that minimized risk and litigation costs.
- Enforced settlement agreements and favorably resolved employment and business disputes, including claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and bad faith.
- Negotiated multiple nuisance-value settlements after litigating cases through discovery, saving clients significant costs and risk exposure.
- “AI for Lawyers: Winn Back Your Time Using Technology”, National Jurist, June 2, 2025
- “My New Career Path: Trading One Court for Another”, Daily Report, March 27, 2024