Adam Shevell
Adam Shevell

Adam Shevell

Partner

San Francisco

Introduction

Adam advises Silicon Valley companies on complex commercial transactions involving cutting-edge technologies.

Adam Shevell advises founders at all stages of the startup lifecycle, helping with product launch, fundraising, partnerships, scaling, and exit transactions. He has a reputation for negotiating high-stakes deals for startups as well as tailored and practical advice focused on helping achieve valuable business outcomes. 

Adam represents technology companies and their investors in sectors such as AI and generative AI, robotics, autonomous mobility, digital health, clean tech, e-gaming, Web3 and blockchain, decentralized finance, fintech, augmented reality and virtual reality, and other emerging sectors. 

Adam speaks on issues that are relevant to startups and venture investors, such as IP questions around gen AI. He has been featured on the This Week in Startups podcast and quoted in the Wall Street Journal on matters relating to technology and the law. 

Education & credentials

  • University of Toronto Faculty of Law, J.D.,

    Senior Editor, Journal of International Law and International Relations

  • London School of Economics and Political Science, M.Sc., Politics of the World Economy,

    with merit

  • McGill University, B.S., Environment,

    with great distinction

  • California
  • New York
  • Washington
  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Partner, 2019-2025; Senior Associate, 2012-2019
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Associate, 2007-2012

Professional recognition

  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2022-2024; Technology, 2026

  • Named by "Rising Stars" by Washington Super Lawyers, 2016-2018