Upon receiving a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary, Adam undertook a career in business, technology and publishing, gaining valuable experience in business start-ups and executive management. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in English from Athabasca University while working in business, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta.

Adam is the former Editor-in-Chief of the Alberta Law Review, and the author of a book entitled So, You Want to be a Lawyer, Eh?: Law School in Canada (now in Second Edition).  

Adam recently served as an elected Bencher of the Law Society of Alberta, serving as one of the governors of the legal profession.  He is the former Chairman of Rupertsland Institute, a Métis Centre for Excellence.  He is formerly the Chairman of  Apeetogosan (Métis) Development Inc., an aboriginal financial institution.  He is an active member of the Métis Nation of Alberta.

Adam and his wife, Carmen, have five children. In his spare time, Adam enjoys running with his dogs, swimming, triathlons, yoga, and writing.

Former Bencher - Law Society of Alberta
Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) - ADR Institute of Canada, Inc.
Member Alberta Bar Association
Member Indigenous Bar Association
Member Canadian Bar Association
Member Lethbridge Bar Association