Devin M. Adams
About Devin M. Adams
Devin M. Adams is a Litigation Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Houston, Texas, with a strong background in legal clerkships across various U.S. courts. He earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Devin M. Adams serves as a Litigation Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a position he has held since 2022. The firm is known for its comprehensive legal services across various sectors, including litigation, regulatory, and transactional practices. In his role, Adams focuses on litigation, leveraging his extensive experience from previous clerkships and internships to provide effective legal representation.
Education and Expertise
Devin M. Adams earned his Doctor of Law (JD) degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law, completing his studies from 2015 to 2018. Prior to his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Utah Valley University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles.
Background
Devin M. Adams has a diverse background in the legal field, having worked in various capacities within the United States Courts. He served as a Law Clerk for Judge Derrick K. Watson in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii from 2019 to 2020. He also held clerkships with Judge William O. Bertelsman in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and Judge Ralph B. Guy, Jr. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, gaining valuable insights into the judicial process.
Clerkship Experience
Throughout his career, Devin M. Adams has accumulated significant clerkship experience. He worked as a Law Clerk for Judge Derrick K. Watson in Hawaii and Judge William O. Bertelsman in Kentucky. Additionally, he served as a Law Clerk for Judge Ralph B. Guy, Jr. in Michigan, where he honed his legal research and writing skills. His clerkships have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of litigation and appellate processes.
Internship Experience
In addition to his clerkships, Devin M. Adams gained practical experience as a Summer Legal Intern at the United States Attorneys' Offices in the Eastern District of Virginia in 2017. He also worked as a Judicial Extern for Judge M. Hannah Lauck in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. These roles allowed him to apply his legal education in real-world settings and develop essential skills for his current practice.