Julien Adams

Julien Adams serves as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, affiliated with the Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, where he teaches intellectual property frameworks for entrepreneurial ventures.

His academic credentials include foundational education at premier institutions:

• UC Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 1991
• University of Southern California, B.A., 1988

Adams' professional expertise bridges legal practice and entrepreneurial education, with research interests emphasizing Intellectual Property law's application in startup ecosystems, Business Law compliance for new ventures, and strategic Litigation risk management. His industry experience directly informs classroom instruction on navigating IP challenges in business formation and scaling.

His distinguished federal service earned formal recognition from key government entities:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Internal Revenue Service
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Department of Housing and Urban Development

Professional trajectory spans private litigation practice at O'Melveny & Myers and Kaye Scholer, federal prosecution handling 21 jury trials in fraud/corruption cases across Los Angeles and St. Thomas, and partnership at Dovel & Luner focusing on entertainment and IP litigation. Current academic work centers on translating complex legal concepts into actionable entrepreneurial strategies through courses like BAEP-474.