Gerald Adams

Gerald Adams is a Sharswood Fellow at Penn Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania, where he engages in advanced scholarship at the intersection of law and technology. He is a 2022 graduate of Penn Carey Law and continues his academic work through research and editorial leadership.

Education:

• JD, Penn Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania (2022)
• BS, University of Utah (2016)

Adams's research focuses on the legal and regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies. His work spans quantum communications, spectrum congestion and licensing, blockchain regulation, and telecommunications policy. He has contributed to policy analysis at the Center for Quantum Networks and the Commerce, Trade, and Industry Commission (CTIC), examining the competitive dynamics of next-generation networks and regulatory frameworks for digital infrastructure.

His academic contributions include editorial leadership as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Law & Innovation and research assistance for faculty at Penn Carey Law and the Wharton School. Though no publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory suggests strong engagement with interdisciplinary technology law.

Scientific Awards:

• Herbert F. Schwartz Award for distinguished achievement in law and technology
• Levy Scholar

Gerald Adams has gained practical regulatory experience through internships and legal roles, including advising on FCC proceedings at Hogan Lovells and interning with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks. He previously worked as a patent engineer at Holland & Hart LLP and conducted research on quantum computing matter systems at the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics. His career bridges technical expertise and legal scholarship, positioning him as a rising scholar in technology law.

Adams was affiliated with the Center for Quantum Networks as a research fellow and contributed to projects analyzing emerging networking architectures. His work integrates technical understanding with legal policy analysis, particularly in high-stakes regulatory domains.