Adam Mathews
About Adam Mathews
Adam Mathews is a Senior Intellectual Property Attorney with extensive experience in legal and engineering roles across various organizations. He has worked at Faurecia since 2017 and has held positions at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation, Medpace, and Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, among others.
Current Role at Faurecia
Adam Mathews serves as a Senior Intellectual Property Attorney at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for managing multiple domestic and international contracts and negotiations. His focus is on mitigating risks while enabling the company to achieve its business objectives. Additionally, he creates and executes training programs for engineers and other team members on intellectual property matters.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property Law
Before joining Faurecia, Adam Mathews accumulated extensive experience in intellectual property law. He worked as an Associate at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as an Attorney at Medpace for one year from 2015 to 2016. His earlier roles include being a Summer Associate at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP in 2012 and participating in the Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Notre Dame.
Internship and Early Career Background
Adam Mathews began his career with various internships that laid the foundation for his legal expertise. He worked as an Engineering and Legal Intern at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation in 2010 and 2011. He also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Procter & Gamble in 2008 and as a FAST Team Leader in 2009. His internship at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 provided him with insights into legislative processes.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Adam Mathews holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Notre Dame Law School, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 2010. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in both legal and technical fields.
Involvement in Professional Development
In his current role, Adam Mathews has developed a weekly legal update to keep key members informed about external legal developments, including new laws, regulations, and competitor patent filings. This initiative reflects his commitment to ensuring that the organization stays abreast of important changes in the legal landscape.