Rob Adam

Chief Operating Officer

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Additional Languages: German

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Overview

Rob serves as the firm’s chief operating officer, where he leverages his extensive experience in law firm business leadership to spearhead strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence. As a key member of senior management, Rob plays a crucial role in driving the firm’s growth and profitability. He oversees day-to-day operations across the firm, empowering attorneys to deliver services efficiently and effectively.

Before joining Troutman Pepper Locke, Rob, who holds an MBA and a CPA, demonstrated a strong track record of success as CFO at two global law firms. His diverse background also includes roles at a medical diagnostics startup, a web consulting firm, and as an operational consultant for a Big Four accounting firm.

Overview

Rob serves as the firm’s chief operating officer, where he leverages his extensive experience in law firm business leadership to spearhead strategic initiatives and ensure operational excellence. As a key member of senior management, Rob plays a crucial role in driving the firm’s growth and profitability. He oversees day-to-day operations across the firm, empowering attorneys to deliver services efficiently and effectively.

Before joining Troutman Pepper Locke, Rob, who holds an MBA and a CPA, demonstrated a strong track record of success as CFO at two global law firms. His diverse background also includes roles at a medical diagnostics startup, a web consulting firm, and as an operational consultant for a Big Four accounting firm.

Education

  • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, M.B.A., with honors, 1996, finance and operations
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., 1991, business economics

Languages

  • German
  • Certified Public Accountant