Overview

Adam Wehler serves as the firm’s Director of E-Discovery Strategies and Litigation Technology. With more than two decades of experience in the law firm space, Adam is passionate about helping attorneys and professional staff excel in leveraging new technologies to assist in solving even the most complex legal issues.

Applying his deep expertise in litigation technology, Adam oversees the firm’s e-discovery processes, litigation technology tools and litigation docketing functions, with a strategic focus on developing and implementing effective approaches to e-discovery. He collaborates closely with the firm’s Knowledge Management and IT teams to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies that optimize workflows and enhance litigation and other practices across the firm.

Before joining Smith Anderson, Adam gained experience in law firms in Washington, D.C., and North Carolina, where he collaborated with attorneys and clients on implementing best practices for data collection and e-discovery standards, as well as increasing project efficiency.

Credentials

Education

  • The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2011
  • Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2004

Certifications

Affiliations

  • Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Union County Education Foundation (UCEF) (2022-present)
  • Co-Chair, Mental Health/Well-Being Bi-Monthly Group, International Legal Technology Association (2024-present)
  • Chair, Legal Professionals Section, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (2024-Present)

Insights

  • Speaking Engagement
    Co-Presenter, “Recovering from Burnout: What do I Do Now?,” ILTA Cameras ON, Virtual
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  • Speaking Engagement
    Moderator, “Developing a Legal Innovation Mindset,” The Masters Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
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  • Speaking Engagement
    Co-Presenter, “ROT and Retention: Effective Data Minimization and Disposition,” The Masters Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
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Events & Programming

  • Co-Presenter, “Recovering from Burnout: What do I Do Now?,” ILTA Cameras ON, Virtual
    Speaking Engagement
  • Moderator, “Developing a Legal Innovation Mindset,” The Masters Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Co-Presenter, “ROT and Retention: Effective Data Minimization and Disposition,” The Masters Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Co-Presenter, “Keeping Burnout at Bay,” ILTACON 2024, Nashville, Tenn.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Speaker, “eDiscovery After Hours,” Podcast, Virtual
    Speaking Engagement
  • Presenter, “AI in the Fast Lane,” Charlotte ALA Chapter Meeting, Charlotte, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Moderator, “Exploring Generative AI’s Role in Law, Ethics and Practice,” The Masters Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Moderator, “Picking on or Multiple Legal Technologies to Fit within a Corporation,” The Masters Conference, Charlotte, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Co-Presenter, “Tabletop Exercises: What are they and why your company should do them,” The Masters Conference, Atlanta, Ga.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Speaker, “Communicating Burnout to Leadership: Helpful Tips and Best Practices,” ILTA Cameras ON, Virtual
    Speaking Engagement
  • Speaker, “What’s your ROI? Using Data to Drive Decisions,” ILTA Cameras ON, Virtual
    Speaking Engagement
  • Co-Presenter, “Managing Sensitive Data and navigating Business Associate Agreement (BAA) Rules,” ILTACON 2023, Orlando, Fla.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Speaker, “Managing Information Governance with a Hybrid workforce,” ILTACON 2023, Orlando, Fla.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Co-Presenter, “Use It or Lose It – Drive Adoption of new eDiscovery and Practice Support Tools,” ILTACON 2023, Orlando, Fla.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Speaker, “Order From Chaos – Addressing Silos of Unstructured, Ungoverned Information,” ILTACON 2023, Orlando, Fla.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Speaker, "eDiscovery Leaders Live," Podcast, Virtual
    Speaking Engagement
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