Meet Adam
Adam Cares manages the eDiscovery process for the Litigation practice. He has extensive legal experience and is well-versed in ESI. Adam provides analysis of complex data to support attorneys and clients on topics and issues across the EDRM spectrum, from data collection through production and presentation. Adam works closely with attorneys and review teams, and directly with clients to customize and expedite cost-effective document review and production, both in-house and in conjunction with eDiscovery vendors. He also manages and oversees vendor relationships and individual case engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Wisconsin Lutheran College
Paralegal Certificate, Milwaukee Area Technical College
Activities
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) – Board of Directors
Professional Associations
Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)Adam's larger accomplishments include:
Lead paralegal and trial technologist assisted with obtaining a "zero verdict" in a two week state jury trial defending several corporations against a landlord's multi-million dollar claim for rent and expenses relating to a former production site, including a directed verdict extinguishing over $3 million dollars of alleged lease liabilities, and a jury verdict against the landlord on all remaining claims;
Lead paralegal and trial technologist assisted with obtaining a more than $12 million dollar federal jury verdict for a publicly-traded company relating to the theft of its customers by a former representative;
Assisted as lead paralegal with obtaining summary judgment on a software-related trade secret misappropriation claim by a former employer against an employee of a Fortune 25 corporation, extinguishing over $100 million dollars in potential liability sought by the plaintiff for the alleged misappropriation;
Lead paralegal assisted with representing M&I in connection with its acquisition by BMO Financial, defending against fiduciary duty breach claims;
Lead paralegal and trial technologist assisted with obtaining a "zero verdict" in a week long federal trial defending a forging company against allegations of trade secret misappropriation and breach of confidentiality agreement relating to the development of a manufacturing process; and
Assisted as lead paralegal with representing one of Wisconsin's largest home builders that was the victim of a multi-million dollar fraud conspiracy involving the corporation's CEO, members of senior management, the corporation's outside counsel, and several vendors. Assisted lead counsel and federal prosecutors in developing evidence that led to criminal charges against ten individuals, nine guilty pleas, federal prison sentences for several defendants, and recovery of approximately $20 million dollars through civil settlements with various parties involved in the conspiracy against the corporation, including its former outside law firm.