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Overview
Adam Reich is of counsel in the Litigation Department of Paul Hastings. An in-demand complex litigator and business advisor, Adam has a broad practice, which includes biometric and other data privacy matters, antitrust litigation, entertainment and media litigation, contract and tort-based business disputes, consumer class action litigation, civil RICO claims and providing counsel to private equity funds and their portfolio companies in a variety of litigation and litigation-adjacent contexts.
Principally based in Paul Hastings’ Chicago office, Adam regularly litigates disputes around the country, including in California, where he spent nearly a decade practicing in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Adam has been a member of Paul Hastings’ Complex Litigation and Trial practice since he began his legal career with the firm in 2010. He is also a member of Paul Hastings’ Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, Antitrust Group, and Entertainment and Media Litigation Group.
Adam has vast experience representing clients in matters involving business litigation, trial and arbitration across a wide swath of industries, including beauty and cosmetics, medical device, entertainment, social media, food and consumer packaged goods, apparel, pharmacy services, real estate and construction, energy, sports, investment and consumer electronics. Adam’s litigation experience spans the gamut, from pre-suit discussions to drafting and challenging pleadings, conducting and defending discovery, and trial and alternative dispute resolution.
In addition to litigation assistance, Adam advises clients regarding compliance matters, particularly with respect to privacy laws, contract drafting and interpretation, subpoena response and strategy, and internal investigations. Adam has also provided strategic counsel to clients regarding data breaches and related contractual obligations, as well as best practices for mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Adam is admitted to the state bars of California, Illinois, New York and the District of Columbia. He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois.
Accolades
- In March 2024, Adam was part of a team of Paul Hastings attorneys recognized by The American Lawyer for securing two antitrust defense victories on behalf of Align Technology, Inc.
- Adam has previously been recognized by Best Lawyers as One to Watch.
- From 2018 through 2023, Adam was identified by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for Business Litigation. He has been recognized both in Southern California and Chicago.
- In 2016, Adam was honored by Paul Hastings as the sole mid-level associate recipient of the firm’s prestigious Client Service Excellence Award.
- In 2009, the American Bar Association recognized Adam as a “Legal Rebel” in connection with his successful post-conviction representation of a woman who had been incarcerated for approximately 29 years.
Education
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law, J.D. (Mason C. Brown Award honoree)
- Washington University in St. Louis, B.A. (magna cum laude)
Representations
Business Litigation, Including Consumer Class Action Defense, Trade Secrets Litigation, Civil RICO, Environmental Litigation and Real Estate Litigation
- A global medical device company specializing in orthodontic and restorative treatment in connection with various contractual disputes.
- A utility in connection with litigation brought in federal court and before a state public utilities commission, including claims asserted under the civil RICO statute.
- Multiple private equity firms and their portfolio companies in connection with various business disputes, including disputes regarding earnout provisions, indemnification, net operating loss carryback rights, sales contracts and trade secrets.
- Multiple beauty and cosmetics companies in defense of class action lawsuits brought under California’s consumer protection statutes, as well as business disputes involving trade secrets, patent and contract claims.
- An alternative investment manager in connection with litigations relating to a previous credit extension.
- A residential and commercial property developer in connection with a contractual dispute relating to a multiuse development. Obtained a multi-million-dollar arbitration award, defeated all cross-claims and obtained a multi-million-dollar award of fees.
- A pharmacy benefits manager in connection with responses to subpoenas and contractual disputes.
- A molecular diagnostics innovator in connection with trade secrets and breach of contract litigation.
- An independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products in connection with litigation relating to a franchise dispute. Successfully obtained summary judgment on all claims.
- The City of Rialto, as a plaintiff seeking remediation of contaminated water, in numerous consolidated state and federal court actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and various analogous state court statutes and common law doctrines.
- A global apparel company in connection with a multi-million-dollar breach of contract suit. Successfully held the case at the pleading stage for an extended period, defeated an anti-SLAPP motion and ultimately resolved the matter on very favorable terms.
- A pharmaceutical company in connection with contract and business torts claims. Successfully re-opened a dismissed federal case and promptly resolved the same.
- A real estate development company in connection with a dispute involving allegations of fraud, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. Successfully defeated tort and punitive damages claims, while other defendants were not likewise successful.
- High-net-worth individuals in connection with a real property dispute with a high-profile neighbor and related government advocacy.
- A real estate investment company in connection with a subpoena response pertaining to a volatile family law proceeding.
Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Multiple beauty and cosmetics companies in defense of putative class actions asserting claims under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
- A developer and provider of augmented reality technology in connection with putative class actions asserting claims under BIPA.
- A CPG manufacturer in defense of a putative class action asserting claims under BIPA.
- An IT security company in defense of a putative class action asserting claims under BIPA.
- A human resources technology company in connection with advice relating to biometric privacy laws and litigation.
- A diversified gaming and hospitality company in connection with advice relating to biometric privacy laws and the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and related litigation.
- A pharmacy benefits manager in connection with an audit and gap assessment of privacy policies.
- Multiple beauty and cosmetics companies in connection with an audit and gap assessment of privacy policies.
- A real estate developer in connection with a dispute arising from a data breach. Successfully obtained a prompt, favorable resolution.
- The owner of a mixed-use hotel, retail and commercial building in defense of an unlawful detainer action.
- Owners and operators of hotels and condominiums in connection with disputes relating to contracts and threatened litigation.
Entertainment and Media Litigation
- The world’s leading YouTube creator and a related entity in high-profile litigation in New York relating to a virtual restaurant business.
- A champion boxer in connection with litigation against his promoter.
- An actor in connection with a compensation dispute with a studio relating to a theatrical release.
- An actress and producer in connection with a contractual dispute relating to a sales agency agreement.
- A beauty and cosmetics company in connection with a contractual dispute with a spokesperson.
- A media and technology investment company in connection with post-judgment enforcement activities.
Antitrust
- A global medical device company specializing in orthodontic and restorative treatment in defense of antitrust litigation filed by competitors, direct purchasers and indirect purchasers. Secured summary judgment in multiple high-profile class actions alleging monopolization of multiple product markets through the use of alleged refusals to deal, discount programs, and bundling of goods and services. This important victory resulted in recognition of Adam by The American Lawyer as a “runner up” for “Litigator of the Week.”
- A utility in defense of antitrust litigation brought by a competitor, asserting claims for attempted monopolization under Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
White Collar and Investigations Experience
- A pharmacy benefits manager in connection with an investigation and response to a document request issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
- A software as a service company in connection with a response to a trial subpoena pertaining to a DHS investigation.
- A global pharmaceutical and healthcare company in connection with internal investigations relating to FCPA compliance.
- The audit committee of a technology company in connection with an internal investigation relating to securities law allegations.
Accolades
Engagement & Publications
- Co-Author, "Biometrics Litigation Update: First Class Action Complaint Filed Under Washington’s My Health My Data Act — Is Your Company Ready?", PH Privacy, March 12, 2025
- Co-Author, "Illinois Legislature Passes Major BIPA Amendment", PH Privacy, May 17, 2024
- Co-Author, "Biometrics Litigation Update: Washington is Poised to Become a New Frontier for Private Litigants", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, March 11, 2024
- Co-Author, "U.S. Supreme Court Approves Foreign Plaintiff’s Use of civil RICO in Connection with Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, June 26, 2023
- Co-Author, "Biometrics in Focus at the FTC", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, June 21, 2023
- Co-Author, "Maine State Legislature Considering (Again) a BIPA-Like Statute", Paul Hastings, reprinted by JDSupra, May 26, 2023
- Co-Author, "Walton v. Roosevelt University: Ill. Supreme Court Issues Rare Defense-Friendly BIPA Opinion", Paul Hastings, reprinted by JDSupra, March 31, 2023
- Co-Author, "California is Considering Its Own Version of Illinois’ BIPA", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, March 8, 2022
- Co-Author, "Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Potentially Key BIPA Preemption Argument", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, February 8, 2022
- Co-Author, "Court Rules Force Majeure Clause Reduces Tenant’s Rent by 75% Due to COVID-19", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, June 17, 2020
- Co-Author, "Seventh Circuit Lowers the Federal Standing Threshold for Illinois Biometric Privacy Act Claimants", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, May 8, 2020
- Co-Author, "Relaxation of HIPAA Restrictions in the COVID-19 Era", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, Apr. 10, 2020
- Co-Author, "Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation: The Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies BIPA’s “Aggrieved” Pleading Requirement", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, February 6, 2019
- Co-Author, "SEC announces creation of new 'Cyber Unit'", Daily Journal, Sept. 2017
- Co-Author, "Protecting Your Networks, and Your brand: How to Avoid and Respond to Ransomware Attacks", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, May 19, 2017
- Co-Author, "Enforcement of Judgments: A Practitioner’s Guide to Recovery", Law Journal Press, 2016
- "FCC and the IoT: What to Watch for This Week", Caveat Vendor, Aug. 3, 2015
- "Internet of Things: Emerging Legal Landmines", Caveat Vendor, July 31, 2015
- "Video Privacy Protection Act Does Not Protect Device Identifiers, Another Court Rules", Caveat Vendor, May 8, 2015
- Co-Author, "POM Wonderful LLC v. Coca Cola Company: have the tides turned in the legal food fight?", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, July 1, 2014
- Author, "Possible new state legislative trend: bans on microbeads in cosmetics and other personal consumer products", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, June 11, 2014
- Author, "The California personal privacy initiative: a potential platform for new consumer class actions in California", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, October 1, 2013
- Co-Author, "Waiver As to One, Waiver As to All: California Court Says Pre-Certification Discovery Waives Rights to Compel Arbitration in Consumer Class Action Disputes", Caveat Vendor, Sept. 23, 2013
- Co-Author, "Consumer class action update: no damages or injury, no predominance and no class", Paul Hastings, reprinted by Lexology, August 20, 2013
- Interviewee, "Pro Bono Firm of 2013: Paul Hastings", Law360, Sept. 18, 2013
- "Advice for Young Lawyers: Becoming an Expert on Experts", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation: Young Advocates Committee (Spring 2013, Vol. 3, No. 2)
- "Becoming an Expert on Experts", Litigation News, News and Analysis from the ABA Section of Litigation (May 2013)
- "Opening Statements: Tips for Effectiveness in 15 Minutes or Less", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation: Young Advocates Committee (Fall 2013, Vol. 4, No. 1)
- "Closing Arguments: 10 Keys to a Powerful Summation", American Bar Association, Section of Litigation: Young Advocates Committee (Fall 2013, Vol. 4, No. 1)
- "Adam Reich: Media Man", American Bar Association Journal, Legal Rebels Profile, Aug. 31, 2009